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MF Digital ScribePC 9602.

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SYNOPSIS:

ScribePC is ideal for networked, high-volume shops with DVD-only or mixed CD/DVD duplication and printing jobs, especially those needing to serialize or otherwise customize their disc labels, and those whose workflow may be improved by passing disc duplication hosting on to a dedicated PC. The only significant deficit is the lack of a Mac client, so if you're a Mac shop, this probably isn't for you.

PRICE: $4,995 (as reviewed)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: MF Digital www.mfdigital.com

The ScribePC 9602 from MF Digital is a CD/DVD publishing--that is, duplication and printing--workhorse with several unique (or at least rare) features, including the ability to handle sequential CD/DVD production jobs and print variable content on discs (like serial numbers or names). The unit ships with an embedded Windows XP computer, so it is very easy to get up and running, and with free network clients and 300-disc capacity, it's also affordable compared to some relevant competition.

In testing, the printer produced high-quality output with efficient ink consumption, and the Pioneer recorders handled every media type we threw at it, from dual-layer DVD[+ or -]R to 2X DVD-RW from Verbatim and Ridata. Pure duplication performance was competitive, though duplication/print performance could probably be improved. There is no Mac client, however, which could disqualify it for use in Mac shops.

MEET THE SCRIBEPC

We tested the ScribePC model 9602, which has two Pioneer DVR-111 drives, maxing out at 16X for single-layer DVD [+ or -] R and 8X for dual-layer DVD [+ or -] R media. I tested...