Blank CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Media
Nordex supplies blank CD-R, DVD-R, and Blu-ray media in the three categories buyers usually need: printable stock for in-house disc printers, unbranded silver-top media, and custom printed discs that arrive ready to use.
Which Blank Media Option Is Right for You?
Start with how the discs will be labeled and delivered. If you print in-house, need plain silver-top stock, or want Nordex to supply discs already printed and ready to use, the right option becomes much easier to narrow down.
Formats & Capacity
Pick the format that matches your content size, device compatibility, and how the disc will be used.
| Format | Capacity | Surface Options | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD-R | 700MB / 80 min | Silver-top, inkjet printable, thermal printable, custom printed | Audio, short data, promos, and patient imaging handoffs |
| CD+RW | 700MB / 80 min | Silver-top, white inkjet printable | Reusable short-run data, testing, and internal update needs where rewritable media is still preferred |
| DVD-R | 4.7GB | Silver-top, inkjet printable, thermal printable, custom printed | Video, data distribution, and clinical imaging studies |
| DVD+R DL | 8.5GB | White inkjet printable or custom printed | Longer video content or higher-capacity data sets |
| BD-R | 25GB / 50GB | Silver-top, white printable, custom printed | HD video, large imaging studies, and archiving |
| BD-R XL | 100GB / 128GB | Silver | High-volume archive programs requiring maximum capacity |
Disc Face Options and Print Methods
These options are not all the same thing. Inkjet and thermal describe in-house print methods, silver-top describes plain stock, and custom printed means Nordex prints the disc face for you before it ships.
| Option | How It Is Used | What To Know | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inkjet Printable | You print directly on the disc face with an inkjet-compatible system. | Best for full-color in-house printing. | Flexible internal disc-face printing and lower-volume repeat orders |
| Thermal Printable | You print directly on the disc face with a thermal system. | Best for a more standardized, repeatable internal process. | Clinical labels, barcodes, and higher-volume automated runs |
| Silver-Top / Unbranded | No printable coating is applied to the disc face. | This is plain stock, not a print method. | Internal duplication, sticker-label use, or leaving discs plain |
| Custom Printed Disc Face | Nordex prints the disc face before the discs ship to you. | Use silkscreen for spot colors or offset for full-color artwork. | Branded discs that arrive ready to hand off |
| Hub-Print Coverage Option | An added coverage choice on printable discs that extends the coating closer to the center hole. | It is not a separate print method by itself. | Organizations that want more of the disc face covered in inkjet or thermal printing |
Who Uses Blank Media?
From imaging centers to in-house duplication operations, blank-media decisions usually come down to print method, presentation needs, and how easy the stock is to reorder.
Radiology & Imaging Centers
Radiology departments compare custom printed, inkjet printable, and thermal printable media based on labeling needs, presentation requirements, and day-to-day consistency.
View pageDental, Veterinary & Specialty Practices
Specialty practices that hand off studies, scans, or patient records on disc need dependable media they can reorder without rethinking the disc format or print method each time.
View pageDuplication Houses & Media Producers
If you run client jobs through your own duplication or publishing setup, consistent media quality matters. We supply stock that performs cleanly across repeat runs.
View pageSoftware, Training & Tech Organizations
Organizations still shipping software, firmware, training content, or data on disc often need dependable blank stock with a printable surface that fits the in-house setup already in place.
View pageCorporate Distribution & Internal Programs
Training materials, archive copies, internal handoff, and operational distribution all benefit from a straightforward repeat-order program built around format, surface type, and quantity.
View pageChurches & Ministries
Churches and ministries that duplicate sermons, worship recordings, event materials, or teaching resources often need dependable blank stock they can reorder without changing the setup.
View pageWhat makes Nordex different?
Nordex is not just a source for blank discs. We help customers compare the right stock, print path, and repeat-order setup so the product keeps working once the first order is done.
Flexible options for blank, printable, and pre-printed media
Nordex can supply custom printed discs, inkjet printable stock, thermal printable stock, and unbranded silver-top media from one source.
Practical guidance around your current equipment
If you already print in-house, we can help narrow the choice based on the printer, surface, and ordering pattern you already use today.
Dependable supply for repeat ordering
Once the right item is established, repeat orders are easier because the format, surface, and prior details are already tied to the same item history.
Real product experience since 1994
Quick turnaround backed by real product experience. Nordex has helped customers manage media, printing, and fulfillment requirements with practical support and proven experience.
Need help choosing between printable, unbranded, and custom printed media?
Tell us the format, print method, and quantity, and we'll come back with pricing and help you narrow down the right stock if needed.