How to Use LightScribe
Find a LightScribe-enabled disk drive., Acquire the LSS software., Install a labeling design application on your desktop., Aquire LightScribe CDs or DVDs.You'll need CDs and DVDs that are specifically made to be labeled with LightScribe.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a LightScribe-enabled disk drive.
You can see whether a specific compact disk drive is enabled for LightScribe by looking for the program's logo on the drive face.
Your computer might already have a LightScribe-enabled disk drive.
If it doesn't, you'll have to purchase a separate one and connect it to your computer.Look at the hard drive specifications on the box, or at the manufacturer's website, to see whether that drive is enabled for LightScribe.
Keep in mind that HP has stopped putting LightScribe enabled disk drives in their laptops and PCs, so if you have a newer computer, you might have to purchase a separate disk drive. -
Step 2: Acquire the LSS software.
This software packages the driver for LightScribe.
You will need it in order to set up the design and implementation programs for creating album covers with LightScribe.
It can be downloaded from a number of software download websites for free.Because LightScribe is no longer actively supported by HP, there is no "official" download website for LightScribe.
Choose a reliable download provider such as cnet.Make sure you download the version that corresponds to your OS, either mac or windows. , Various parties offer design applications that are compatible with LightScribe.
Some free programs for designing LightScribe labels include:
LightScribe Simple Labeler, LightScribe Template Labeler, Sonic Express Labeler, and Roxio Easy Media Creator.
If your computer has its own LightScribe-enabled disk drive, it might have come with pre-installed LightScribe design applications. , You can find these at major retailers such as Best Buy, and also online, through websites such as Amazon.
Just search for LightScribe CDs or DVDs. -
Step 3: Install a labeling design application on your desktop.
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Step 4: Aquire LightScribe CDs or DVDs.You'll need CDs and DVDs that are specifically made to be labeled with LightScribe.
Detailed Guide
You can see whether a specific compact disk drive is enabled for LightScribe by looking for the program's logo on the drive face.
Your computer might already have a LightScribe-enabled disk drive.
If it doesn't, you'll have to purchase a separate one and connect it to your computer.Look at the hard drive specifications on the box, or at the manufacturer's website, to see whether that drive is enabled for LightScribe.
Keep in mind that HP has stopped putting LightScribe enabled disk drives in their laptops and PCs, so if you have a newer computer, you might have to purchase a separate disk drive.
This software packages the driver for LightScribe.
You will need it in order to set up the design and implementation programs for creating album covers with LightScribe.
It can be downloaded from a number of software download websites for free.Because LightScribe is no longer actively supported by HP, there is no "official" download website for LightScribe.
Choose a reliable download provider such as cnet.Make sure you download the version that corresponds to your OS, either mac or windows. , Various parties offer design applications that are compatible with LightScribe.
Some free programs for designing LightScribe labels include:
LightScribe Simple Labeler, LightScribe Template Labeler, Sonic Express Labeler, and Roxio Easy Media Creator.
If your computer has its own LightScribe-enabled disk drive, it might have come with pre-installed LightScribe design applications. , You can find these at major retailers such as Best Buy, and also online, through websites such as Amazon.
Just search for LightScribe CDs or DVDs.
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