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CD with personalized LightScribe label
»  Introduction
»  What you'll need
»  Burns labels onto disc
»  Use LightScribe your way
»  Learn more

Introduction

Forget markers and adhesives. With this innovative technology, it's easy to make affordable, silkscreen-quality disc labels without a printer. LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling technology burns labels directly onto your CDs and DVDs with laser-etched precision, using the same disc drive that burns your data.

Your discs will be adorned with attractive gray-scale images similar to black-and-white photography.

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What you'll need

LightScribe is a complete system that enables you to burn labels directly onto discs. Three elements of the LightScribe system work together to make precise, high-quality labels:
  • Hardware* — LightScribe-enabled optical disc drive
  • Software* — LightScribe-supported software applications
  • Media* — LightScribe-specific discs with a thin dye coating
*Note: The LightScribe-enabled DVD drive and software come pre-installed on certain HP PCs, while LightScribe media is sold separately.

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CD drive

Burn labels onto disc

  • Burn — Capture a music mix, digital video, or photo archive. Burn the data to CD or DVD.
  • Flip — Turn the disc over.
  • Burn — From your LightScribe labeling software, load a standard or custom background and complete your label with text.

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CD put into CD drive

Use LightScribe your way

No matter what kind of digital content you’re working with, LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling technology can help you capture, store, and share your data with style and ease.

  • Professionals can back up client and project data and then make bold, clear labels for categorizing and easy organization.
  • Music lovers can burn songs to CD and embellish discs with customized labels featuring track listings or personal photos.
  • Video enthusiasts, filmmakers, and photographers can archive and distribute footage using pro-quality labels with a creative finishing touch.

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Learn more

Burn and share discs with labels as unique as you are. Look for the LightScribe logo on LightScribe-enabled hardware, software, and media at hpshopping.ca.

Get answers with the LightScribe FAQ and glossary

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