LightScribe technology lets you burn a custom-designed label directly onto the disc

LightScribe technology lets you burn a custom-designed label directly onto the disc.  And now you can take your creativity and individuality one step further with a new spectrum of colored-background LightScribe CDs.

Lightscribe

LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling is an exciting disc labeling technology that enables you to burn silkscreen-quality labels directly on your CDs and/or DVDs providing easy to create professional quality no-hassle labels.  The surface of a LightScribe disc is coated with a reactive dye that changes color when it absorbs 780 nm infrared laser light.

Dvd

With the onset of new technologies there has never been a better time to shop for DVD media.  We also stock a large range of lightscribe DVD products and are determined not be beaten in terms of selection of CD media and DVD media, blank DVDs or lightscribe DVD.

Label

LightScribe media is specially coated to chemically react when a laser beam is applied to it, thus creating labels.  Currently, you can print LightScribe labels in black with grayscale.  Trash those sticky paper labels that can peel off and jam your disc drive.

Technology

The big disadvantage to this technology was that the design size was often limited due to a large amount of written data.  Because of this, the project was abandoned in 2003 until the development of Labelflash, which uses the same technology to burn images to the label side of a disc, though the ability to burn images on the data side of a disc has been retained.  Labeling a disc using Labelflash technology can only be done with a special Labelflash compatible disc drive and discs that have a special dye similar to that of LightScribe media.  But choosing the right direct disc labeling technology is an important question that requires taking a look at the value of time and money, the differences between the resulting disc labels, as well as the availability and flexibility of the hardware and software.  For many, one technology is better than the other just because it is easier to obtain in the place where he or she lives.  However, direct disc labeling technology also presents problems of its own that have yet to be solved.

Blank

When it comes to blank media, CD R and DVD R we really take some beating and if you can find a better selection of CD media or lightscribe DVD anywhere we would be very surprised.  We not only pride ourselves on our stock of blank DVDs but also our customer service and all things connected to DVD media and associated products.  We are confident of providing you with all your CD media and lightscribe DVD requirements so whatever you want, from a small amount of blank DVDs to the latest in blank DVD technology we’ve got the lot.  We really excel in the supply of blanks DVDs and are recognised specialists in lightscribe DVD products; in a nutshell we are the only choice for CD media, DVD media and blank DVD’s.

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Then my laptop with LightScribe CD print is it?

Yes, you can actually print your laptop LightScribe CD. LightScribe does not use ink, but uses a laser to "burn" a drawing on a special layer, the dye on the label side of a LightScribe disc.

LightScribe discs are printed in greyscale, like a black and white. Because many new laptops and desktops come integrated with a LightScribe drive is an excellent solution for a company or a person who burns one or two slices per day is not to create a disk with a refined and professional.

Benefits

* If you have the printing of small quantities does not fill the purchase of ink and care related to pain.
* Many new computer systems are supplied with LightScribe
* Create professional DVDs.

Disadvantages:

* Requires special discs - which come with the LightScribe logo on the center console printed.
* Black and white drawings Restricted. (No color.)
* LightScribe Labeling is much slower than normal inkjet printer.

We have heard reports full disk views of up to 20 minutes in a LightScribe drive. It was a software update that promised two years ago, improving the speed of marking up to 30 percent. According to my calculations, however, who always brings the label of more than 10 minutes. Compare this with the two minutes it takes to print a label full of inkjet printer and disc there is usually competition.

However, LightScribe Labels in concentric circles, starting with the center of the disc and moving outward. Thus, the images take with a larger diameter more time to print. You can time by pressing the mode LightScribe cd content, save that creates a decorative border with pictures and text in the center of the disk.

The answer one way or do not use your LightScribe drive is the best option for you, will reduce the number of discs, plans, produces and what you want your final look. LightScribe Ideal for very small quantities. If you plan to do more than just a handful of documents on a given day, you want to, however, developed to disc printer, large quantities .Create Clock

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6 reasons why you should not choose LabelFlash or LightScribe

Label-Flash, and the office of the light are both disc labeling technology that you can print graphics on a disc. Although it may seem cool can "burn" images on your hard disk to the computer, there are also disadvantages that make the idea certainly disappear with a blink of the eye.

First, these technologies are not cheap. Quite the contrary, it is very expensive. You need some kind of light or a compatible Flash tag blank purchase is 75% more expensive than standard discs. Imagine, for the purchase of 100 LightScribe label compatible Flash Disk, you can 175 standard blank.

Second, you have to purchase the branch manager of the light flash or a label with the optical drive (CD / DVD-ROM) as well. Although I do not know how much they cost now, but it is certainly more expensive than a normal optical drive. combined cost of blank and the optical drive a whole, are actually very expensive.

Third, the software does not support all these technologies, which is another reason to fork has money to buy the software. Freeware, such as CD Label BurnerXP not support Flash and Light Scribe, but as shareware Nero supports.

Fourth, you need to wait for the pictures to "footprint" on the disks. The unit does not burn and print the pictures at the same time. You need to one at a time and do well, "time is not as fast. LightScribe and LabelFlash burn at least 20 minutes and 7, each for use at the end of their brand.

Fifthly, the images are printed on the disc, not colored like a rainbow. Heck, you can even print a color. You may admire the drive with the design, instead of color. And when the disc into your computer is very unlikely that you see in the design.

Finally you have the disc to excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight and high humidity. As if that was not enough, make sure your hand is to be very clean and free of grease, to prevent coloring of the image. This applies only to a Light Scribe drive.

The following table summarizes the disadvantages of using Flash tag and the branch manager of light:

1st Blank expensive to be or because they Light Scribe Label Flash compatible (about 75% more expensive compared to normal blank required)
2nd More expensive or label LightScribe optical drive, flash
3rd You have to buy special software supports the Flash or Light Scribe Label
4th Feature image print "" time (7 minutes and 20 minutes Labelflash Light Scribe)
5th Mono-color images
6th Be careful if the disks (Light Scribe)

My conclusion is if you have to lose money, waiting time and have an artistic taste, why not flash with the day at the office. For others, a little better with their money and time, a normal blank to do is usually the better choice. In my opinion, this CD is only used to store files, not an ornament .