Lightscribe, how to?

Hy I just recently replaced my DVD burner as it stopped burning, but it can still read, so I bought a new Lite-On DVD with the capacity of Lightscribing, so I wanted to know how to use this ability, I have Nero Premium 7, the DVD HW brought the Nero Essentials 7 so any help on how to will be highly appreciated, thanks!

 

thought that was the sig sorry

 

I don't know about doing it in Nero.. Lightscribe.com has a program and templates. Check it out..

 

go here, read the quick tutorials, download the lightscribe application and you'll be all set with Nero, you need the plug-in for lightscribe burning to work.
Lightscribe

 

Try http://www.droppix.com/
Cheap - easy to use - Fairly creative

 

Thanks to ALL for the help I will look it up.

And for this guy! Dude I can report you right now for been so NOOB on somethings, did you notice my Signature has nothing to do with the image? Oh my God instead of providing help you came to critize something that NOT EVEN A MOD has done! PLEASE ZIPPIT!

 

1) You'll have to have lightscribe media. Avoid HP and get Verbatim.

2) You'll burn your disc first--before any lightscribing.

3) You want a folder where you can create your own artwork or download covers from many covers sites like these:

http://covers.box.sk/.

http://www.cdcovers.cc/
http://www.cdcoverz.com/
http://www.coveruniverse.com/search.php?q=doom&c=4
http://www.freecovers.net/browse/movies.a.html
http://www.customcdlabels.com/
http://www.generetic.org/
http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/index.php
http://www.lightscribecovers.com/

Some may work,some of those sites may be down.

4) You'll need a program to do the labeling:

Nero Express labeler
Sonic express labeler
Surething cd labeler 4 Se

I've used them all and pretty close to the same.

5) After burning your backup,turn it upside down in your litey. Then open up your labeling program,fish out the cover from your covers folder and scribe away. Should take 30 mins or so. If the quality looks poor,then there's an extra utility you can download to help clear it up:

Lightscribe ELCU=

http://www.lightscribe.com/support/index.aspx?id=306

 

thanks will try it, one question the DVDs are special right? Or can I use any kind, cause I have a couple lend from a friend that are completly WHITE on the top? LMK.

 

you have to use lightscribe media to label them.yes you can use non-lightscride media but you can't label them on top

more info

Lightscribe(also known as Light Scribe) is the latest technology in labeling discs. Monochromatic text and graphics can be etched on to the surface of the CD or DVD. A Lightscribe capable burner and a Lightscribe DVD+R / CD-R will be needed to achieve the special effects.

A Lightscribe DVD or CD will chemically react to the same laser device that is used to burn your data in a recordable media. The results are often a nostalgic, yet highly professional DVD or CD. It's a safe and non-toxic procedure that results in beautiful and lasting covers for your DVD and CDs. Forget using adhesives labels and rushed scribbles with a marker, Lightscribe media will make sure your DVD makes a lasting impression.

a link o lightscribe media

http://www.supermediastore.com/lightscribe-light-scribe-dvd-r-cd-r-media.html

 

drakex: Lots of different types of media out there. You've got the lightscribe,which will run about 90 cents each. Stick with the verbatim and you'll have less headaches later.

You've got the regular media which you use a sharpie to print on it. Then there's thermal and inkjet printable media.White/Glossy/Silver Shiny/ Regular Hub or full hub.

I've done all but the thermals,and the inkjet printables yield the best looking covers.

 

Thanks I downloaded and installed the Lightscribe template, I will go buy some nice Lightscribe DVDs... I will be honest, it sounds great and nice, but I am thinking I should have bought maybe a DualLayered DVD burner instead, dont know, think it would have been cheaper and more usefull XD

Still will give it a try as soon as I can, thanks to all!

 

Which Litey did you buy ? As far as I know all the Litey LS are DL burners. Chris

 

at 70 cents each the Lightscribe aren't inexpensive. you can use almost three dvd-5(Taiyo Yuden shiny top) for the same price as one Lightscribe blank

 

Dont which one I bought how do I check if its dual layer? I can see on the top of the Drive a Plastic cap, what is it for?

 

Here's a free program that'll tell you what actual model # you got:

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd-r_tools/dvd_identifier.cfm

Take note of the model # and enter that model here:

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters

You can even get feedback from other peeps who have used that drive,what media works good,what works bad.

Plastic thing on top? I don't know. My benq 1640's have a clear plastic plate on the bottom-center of drive.