HP SR1820NX, SR1817CL, SR1811NX, SR1810NX Compatibility Information, Using adhesive disc labels

cRepeat the previous step for each track or file on the disc.

dClick the left or right arrows next to Layout and Background to select design elements for the disc. The selections you make are previewed in the disc window.

4When you are satisfied with the appearance of your label, insert the LightScribe media disc (label side down) into the disc drive tray, and then click Print.

NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale (monochrome) image similar to a black-and-white photograph.

5From the Disc Label menu, select LightScribe 12cm disc.

6Click OK to begin burning the label.

The estimated time to complete the label displays, along with a progress bar to show you the time remaining. You can continue to work on your PC while LightScribe is burning the label.

Using adhesive disc labels

WARNING: When labeling your CDs and DVDs, do not use sticky labels. They can cause the disc to play erratically. Instead, write on the disc with a felt-tip pen to label it.

Or, you can create a LightScribe label for your disc if you have a LightScribe optical drive and you use LightScribe media discs. Refer to “Disc Labeling with LightScribe” on page 67.

Compatibility Information

An important feature of a DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is its high level of compatibility with other optical drives and CD and DVD players:

•The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos and in most PC DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives.

•The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most PC DVD-ROM drives.

•CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are.

Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is able to read from and record to almost every type of optical disc. Writing speed rates for the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive are fast, allowing quick recording times.

NOTE: CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs.

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