Anyone that likes to put covers on CDs and DVDs will appreciate the technological advancement that Lightscribe brings. It’s a whole new frontier for labels that saves money and enhances the quality of the cover.
Lightscribe discs are those that are burned directly onto the disc. There is no label to buy. That is why this is an instant money saver. The process is fairly simple. Anyone that wants to know more about this can check out a Youtube video. There are tons of postings on the type of discs and software used to complete this process.
The great thing about the Lightscribe discs is that the drivers are already installed on computers that have this technology. It’s the norm for new computers, but lots of older model computers may not have this. Computers will less than 1GB of RAM will definitely need an upgrade.
Computers with this type of disc drive will typically have an indicator of the Lightscribe technology at the bottom right hand corned of the computer screen. When they click on the properties for this area they can use choose whether the label will be darker or lighter. Lighter labels are not as defined, but they burn quicker. Darker labels are easier to read, but they take longer to burn. Things like this along with label size can be set in this area.
The drivers are also installed for Lightscribe technology, but individuals that want to use it still need a label application. Fortunately, most disc burning programs like Nero and Roxio have label maker software incorporated into this. People that use programs like this can start working on a disc label in a matter of minutes.
The key to a good Lightscribe burn involves burning the disc content first. Burn the songs or video content that you desire on the disc first. Once this is done you can turn the disc over and begin the burning process for the label.