Expedia replication technology allows for the printing directly onto the face of any CD by utilizing two different methods; Silk-Screen & Photo-Offset

Silk Screen : A screen is prepared by exposing a film to a screen covered in a layer of light-sensitive emulsion and, after processing, the resulting image is a clear area on the screen which allows the ink through. Most CDs are screen printed, and very high-quality results are obtained. However, due to the fact that screens are slightly coarser than litho plates, Screen printing is generally not suitable where the reproduction of a picture or photo or a design with tinting and shading is required.

Photo Offset :Used when the reproduction of a picture, photo, or a design with tinting and shading is needed on the face of a CD. A commonly used printing process in which printing plates are prepared (usually from films); there are as many plates as there are colors to be printed - usually 4,5 or 6). Each plate picks up ink from a roller, and lays down its color image on the printed object.