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October 7th, 2007, 02:35 AM
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DVD Copy
Hi
Has anyone got Primera Bravo II Disk Publisher? http://cdrecordingsoftware.com/bravo2dvd.html I would like to buy at a reasonable price a DVD copier with printing facilities as well. Is there any other model that you know? Stelios
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October 7th, 2007, 10:03 AM
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Hi Stelios
I have a Bravo II disc publisher. It's brilliant! Hope this helps Graham |
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October 7th, 2007, 02:21 PM
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Thanks Graham. So is it reliable enough to leave it alone to do the job without you being there? How often do you change cartridges?
Stelios
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October 8th, 2007, 01:52 AM
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Hi Stelios
I've produced about 5,000 discs in total - a combination of CD and DVD. The Bravo is connected to a dedicated PC so it doesn't affect workflow, which makes it easier. I can just set a job going and come back to it when complete. I work from home, and regularly leave it running overnight. There are 2 modes you can use - one produces 25 discs in a batch, the other 50 - I tend to use the '25' mode, as it avoids the discs being ejected from the front (i haven;t got the optionsal bin to attach to the front). I've found it very reliable and will even handle bad discs without aborting the job though I use Sony printables which are very good, so it's rare I get bad discs. Regarding cartridges, it obviosly depends on what you print! Most of my stuff is a simple logo and black text and I've probably got through 3 black and 3 colour cartridges for the 5,000 discs. You would use many more if you were printing full colour. However, the cartridge cost is high and I haven't tried using non-Primera versions although I've recently got a refilling kit from River Pro Audio so I'm going to have a go at that! I use the Bravo for jobs up to about 200 discs - above that and I'll get them duplicated or mastered. The best bit is when a client says "can I have 20 more DVDs" and you hit one or two buttons and they're done! I was slightly wary of anything robotic as I thought it may be unreliable, but so far all has been fine! (about 3 years) Hope this helps |
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October 8th, 2007, 02:31 PM
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Hi Graham
Thanks for all the information you gave me. I see that I can get it from B&H for $1750 but the shipping cost to Cyprus is rather high (UPS Worldwide Saver is $340). I also saw it in ebay for about $1145! but I couldn't get the seller to give me a price for shipping. Anyway I will see what I can do and raise the money. Stelios
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October 8th, 2007, 02:43 PM
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Hi Stelios,
I have the Bravo II and have made 1500 DVD's all with color color labels and not a single problem. Color cartridges last about 250 disk and black last about 500. I use Primera cartridges and disk. Would be nice to buy cheaper but their quality is excellent. Also my biggest job has been 300 and that was not a problem. As Graham said a dedicated PC is a great way to go. |
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