Direct Disc Labeling With LightScribe Software
Hewlett-Packard once more introduced another breakthrough in disc labeling – with the use of LightScribe software. This is a technology that with the use of LightScribe software, you can directly label any blank DVD or CD without using the usual paper labels – clean and hassle-free.
Necessary Hardware And LightScribe Software
In order to make use of this new technology, you will need lightscribe-enabled drive (the hardware}, a lightscribe software and lightscribe blank DVDs and CDs (the media). It is very specific that for the software to function in the labeling task, you must have these special kinds of disk drive and blank discs – not just any. The light-scribe enabled disc drive can be built-in into your desktop or laptop. If none (for cases of old model computers), you can add an external drive. You can check if your drive is enabled by looking for the lightscribe logo or by searching for the special sensor in the drive.
The lightscribe software is similar to a driver. If can come with the disc drive or you can purchase it separately. The type of lightscribe software that will be needed is dependent on the type that has been bundled with your hardware. You can download trial versions that are available for Windows OS.
The third requirement is the media comprising of the the DVDs and the CDs. The labels are burned directly into these media. Your labels can be whatever you may want – create them to personalize or choose any from the software-included designs. The available DVDs and CDs are available in different colors.
The Process Of Burning The Label
After you have designed your label, you will need to undergo three processes. You will burn your data in the lightscribe drive. Your data can be any of the following – music, photos or videos. After burning the data, you have to open the drive and flip over the disc. Finally, burn the label on the same lightscribe drive.
Benefits In Using LightScribe Software
The software is user-friendly, meaning very easy to install and use. The labels are laser-etched. It does not use any ink so there is no smudging. No paper is used; just etching directly onto the disc so there is no peeling.
Your labels can be very unique since you can create your own design. You can even label the discs with your own photo. If you are not yet familiar with the process of creating your own design, you can choose any from the designs in the software. The lightscribe design center can be accessed to download various designs. However the down side is the availability of designs only in black, white and grey colors. Thus you would not find vivid colors which lessen the attractiveness of the product.
Lightscribe software, together with the ligthscribe hardware (disc drive) and media (DVDs and CDs) are the new trend in labeling. Remember you cannot use the software without having the same drive and media. So this is three-in-one package.