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10.5 LightScribe FAQs
What is LightScribe?
LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling is a new process for labeling CDs and DVDs. It
enables private and commercial users to easily achieve professional results in
silk-screen printing quality. First of all, the data are burned on the blank disc by
laser as normal. The medium is then turned over and placed in the burner drawer
again. Using the same laser as for burning the data, a precise, iridescent label is
then produced, which can consist of any text and graphic elements. So you no
longer need to use a printer, permanent marker or self-adhesive disc labels.
How are LightScribe discs detected?
LightScribe labels can only be printed on discs having a special surface and
which have been specially made for this purpose. On insertion, LightScribe
checks whether the identification for LightScribe discs is present in the center of
the disc. If the disc is not detected, please go through the following steps:
a. Check whether you have inserted a LightScribe disc.
b. Check if the LightScribe disc is sitting correctly in the recorder – with the label
side facing down.
c. Clean the center of the disc with a lint-free cloth to remove any dirt or smears.
d. Place another LightScribe disc in the recorder if the problem has still not been
cleared.
How good is the print quality?
LightScribe offers three different levels of quality: Draft, normal and best.
With each level of quality there is an improvement in the contrast of image and
text, though the time to print increases.
How fast can a LightScribe label be printed?
The time to print a LightScribe label depends on a number of factors: the amount
of data to be printed, the position of the data on the label, the selected print
quality and the disc used.
When printing labels, the LightScribe recorder burns the image and text in
concentric rings from the inner diameter to the outer diameter. Rings with no data
are skipped. The thickness of the rings determines the contrast and hence the
print quality.
What labels can I print?
Basically, there are three different label print modes:
Title: Only the name of the disc or compilation appears on the disc. This labeling
method allows the disc to be identified.