for this months
computing news we focus on what is Lightscribe? Is it something to
have in your PC?
First up, what is LightScribe? Well, LightScribe
technology is an integrated system. It combines the CD or DVD drive of
your computer with specially coated discs and enhanced disc-burning
software to produce precise, silkscreen-quality, iridescent labels.
With LightScribe, your disc is your label. This
amazing technology is the no-hassle way to create awesome-looking
labels for all your music mix CDs, digital video or photo archives,
and for any business application. And they're labels that last and
last. The sky's the limit in designing and producing labels that
express your creativity and personality.
LightScribe Direct Disc labeling is as simple as
burn-turn-burn. You will burn the data, flip the disc over, re-install it in
the drive, and burn the label. The system’s three components are:
Hardware: With minimal modifications, LightScribe-licensed hardware can
print labels on LightScribe media using the hardware’s existing laser
Software: LightScribe-licensed software applications allow you to create
simple or elaborate label designs. LightScribe host system software
includes unique labelling applications, delivered with the hardware, that
ensure communication between all system components.
Media: LightScribe media have a unique, laser-imaginable, screen-printed
coating in addition to functional features embossed on the discs
themselves
What's different about LightScribe
media/discs? The label side of LightScribe-enabled discs has a special
coating that reacts chemically when a laser beam is applied to it.
Will this technology work with all data
formats of CD/DVD media currently available on the market? Well, LightScribe
is capable of supporting any existing data format and is compatible with all
drive designs. LightScribe-enabled media have a special coating on the label
surface as well as embedded functional features. All data formats can
incorporate the functional features and special coating required to make
them LightScribe compliant.
What if I make a mistake and try to burn a
label on a non-LightScribe disc? No image will be labeled if it is not a
LightScribe disc.
At this time, LightScribe is available on Windows 2000 and XP. Look for
additional software and operating system support in the months ahead at
www.lightScribe.com.