![]() ■ What happens if I forget to flip the disc over before burning the label? The LightScribe label is permanent and not erasable. Yes, the LightScribe discs are safe to handle, like other optical discs. ■ Is the LightScribe surface/coating safe to handle? To ensure the longest life for both the label and data, keep optical discs out of direct light. LightScribe discs are optimized to ensure that the label surface lasts. ■ Will the LightScribe image fade or darken over time or with exposure to light? You can continue using your computer for other tasks while the label is being burned. LightScribe does not require your attention during the label burning process. ■ Can I use my PC for other things while I am burning a LightScribe label? LightScribe discs are available at major computer and consumer electronics retail outlets, and through online shopping.Ĭurrently, LightScribe technology creates a grayscale image, similar to a black-and-white photograph.Ĭreating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe A progress bar shows the remaining time during the burning process. When beginning the burning of the label, the LightScribe software provides the estimated amount of time it will take to complete the label. In most cases, the less area you use, the less time it takes to finish burning the label. Using Draft or Normal imaging modes provides a shorter burn time, but also results in a lighter label. The time required varies according to the image mode (Draft, Normal, and Best) and the surface area setting (narrow band with curved text, medium band with curved text, or the full disc surface). ■ How long does it take to burn a LightScribe label? You cannot upgrade your current optical drive to be LightScribe capable.īurning a label with LightScribe requires three things: ■ Can I upgrade my current DVD-RW drive to work with LightScribe media? It will display the LightScribe logo (shown above). ■ How do I know if I have a LightScribe drive? LightScribe discs are identified by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the inner area of the disc itself.Ĭreating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Frequently asked questions There is no ink to smear, no paper to curl, and no sticky adhesive to cause problems. All you have to do is burn, flip the disc, and then burn again.Ĭreating a label uses the LightScribe-enabled optical drive of your computer with enhanced disc-labeling software, and specially coated CD or DVD discs (sold separately).Ī LightScribe-enabled optical drive uses an optical laser to burn an image into the thin dye coating on the label side of a LightScribe disc. LightScribe is a direct disc-labeling technology that provides a simple way to create precise silk-screen-quality labels for discs. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.Ĭreating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe First Edition February 2005ĭocument Part Number: 383416-001 Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe
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