Creating Disc Labels with LightScribe

LightScribe is direct disc labeling technology that provides you a simple way to burn precise, silk-screen quality labels. All you have to do is burn, flip, and burn.

It combines the LightScribe-enabled DVD drive of your PC with specially coated CD or DVD discs (sold separately) and enhanced disc-labeling software.

ALightScribe-enabled DVD disc drive uses an optical laser in the drive to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on the label side of the LightScribe disc. There is no ink to smear, no paper to curl, no adhesive to loosen.

LightScribe discs are identified by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the inner hub area of the disc itself. Your PC comes ready to work with many versions of LightScribe discs; however, as new disc versions are introduced, you need to update the software for your LightScribe-enabled DVD drive. Updates are available from the HP Customer Care Web site:

http://www.hp.com/support

Frequently Asked Questions

•What do I need to use LightScribe?

Burning a label with LightScribe requires three things:

•LightScribe-enabled DVD drive

•LightScribe software

•LightScribe discs (sold separately)

•How long does it take to burn a LightScribe label?

The time required varies according to the imaging mode (draft, normal, and best) and the amount of area that is being burned (narrow band with curved text, medium band with curved text, or full disc surface). Using the draft or normal imaging modes provides a shorter burn time, but also results in a lighter label. Additionally, in most cases, the smaller the area used for the label, the shorter the burning time.

Creating Disc Labels with LightScribe

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