To ensure that Calibre’s old system was not made redundant, Handisc also upgraded (replaced drives, software updates etc) their old duplicator to bring it in line with their new systems.

Handisc installed two Microtech Xpress XE duplicators plus XstreamJet Printers. To ensure Calibre never experienced any down time, a 3 year Service and Support Agreement with Handisc, was also recommended, providing onsite technical assistance from a certified Microtech Engineer. The Microtech Xpress is a professional disc publisher (duplicates and prints discs), with disc capacity ranging from 200 discs to 600 discs, providing a fully automated, 24 hour duplicating and printing system.

The outcome was Handisc recommending the Microtech Xpress CD/DVD Duplicator, with inclusion of the Xstreamjet full colour, bulk ink, inkjet printer.

Their current demands and possible future requirements were also discussed. Handisc met with Calibre Audio onsite to assess their current method of production and how this could be improved. Each and every disc supplied by Calibre is checked for damage or loss of playback quality, to ensure their customers are receiving the highest quality audio book.Ĭalibre required a reliable CD duplication and printing system, that was fully automated (to be able to produce CDs, 24 hours a day, unattended) to print and duplicate the mp3 CD audio books in a timely and cost effective manner. Each audio book, is posted to the end user, returned once finished with and then re-used. With the cassette format already well liked, it was important for the inclusion of CDs to work just as well. With advancements in technology, the demand for Calibre to supply mp3 CDs was increasing at a rapid rate. Calibre is a member of the Right to Read Alliance In addition to providing a lending service, Calibre also campaign with other charities to press the government to do more to end discrimination against people who have a sight problem or other disability. For example they can listen to Calibre’s audio books on portable equipment (like a Walkman), so that they can take books into the garden, on holiday or on long journeys. This means that members can select a machine that suits their needs. One of their guiding principles has always been to supply books in a format that can be played on ordinary household equipment.

Calibre library audiobooks