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Is lightscribe worth it?
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littlegun
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23. November 2005 @ 10:03 |
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Scubapete,
I am looking at buyinga new laptop and the lightscibe technology is available with some of the models I am looking at.
I understand that once the actual files are burned you flip the disc over and it burnes the picture image on the other side.
Question is...How does the computer get the pic image? Do you need a scanner to import the original DVD's pic or what exactly?
Thanks in advance
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ScubaPete
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23. November 2005 @ 12:47 |
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@littlegun,
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I am looking at buyinga new laptop and the lightscibe technology is available with some of the models I am looking at.
The "technology" is in the burner itself, not the PC BUT when shopping, lQQk for a laptop with a good burner. Every LightScribe burner made to date are all excellent burners in and of themselves :)
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I understand that once the actual files are burned you flip the disc over and it burnes the picture image on the other side.
That's exactly right.
The images I use come from scanning the original DVD OR from scanning the DVD cover BUT, many pple download their labels from the Internet then use them. I can sense you're wondering about a scanner. We now live in the world of the 2.0 USB connectors. I currently have 500 GB of Hard Drive hooked to my PC via USB PLUS 1 printer, a scanner/copier and 2 DVD burners. It's simply "Plug'n Play". You cannot go wrong.
Here's just 1 site to retrieve labels: http://www.cdcovers.cc/covers.php
Cheers,
To those it applies too,
As you saw by my screenshot, I had trouble understanding what everyone was talking about BUT, as Jesus said to the men in the boat while "WoW'em" them on the shore, "It's really easy guys, you just have to know where the rocks are."
Well, I've run out of room to put a disc printer and I've always had excellent results using Neato products and their, Ooohh, so easy applicator to insure my labels go on evenly.
Again, different strokes for different folks ~
Now, has anyone heard anything about DL LightScribe ? I'd use them in a "New York minute."
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zhelpz
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23. November 2005 @ 12:57 |
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ScubaPete,
If you are talking about the adhesive labels, and you use that round "label applicator" ... I used to use those a long time ago, BUT I found that the labels were destroying my disk play-back. I had to de-label at least 50 disks or so, but once I did, they played smooth again with no problems. Its been almost 2 years since I have used labels, but I know alot of ppl have had problems with their disks playback with them.
I guess you are one of the lucky ones with the label usage
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andmerr
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23. November 2005 @ 22:24 |
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@ pete:
still cant find this in my versions of Nero.I'll Skype you soon pete and try to clear it up.
@ @ qwik3r2:
thanks for editing your post, just a tip.People cant differentiate between what you type and whether or not what you are typing is normal or being smart, SO WHEN A MOD directs you because he /she thinks you are being flippant, then it is in your best interest to accept it on the chin etc.You could always pm darthnip and explain what you meant, then its between you and him and not the entire forum.You'll find that most of the mods (yes i said most)are actaully quite approachable so it really up to you if you want to go the extra mile.As to your comment about abuse of power , your talking to the wrong person.Darthnips not like that.Think about what i've said its entirely up to you
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tashacat
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24. November 2005 @ 09:24 |
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Gwen, the DVD looks great! I assume it was copied on to a white DVD? I have a whole bunch, 200 gold DVD's. I hae 2 Canon s-900's and a Canon Pixima 6000. I might as well get me a Pixma 4000 if it works that well.
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24. November 2005 @ 11:19 |
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@tashacat, yes I used a white Ink Jet Printable disc and obtained image from www.cdcovers.cc Cheers.
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ScubaPete
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24. November 2005 @ 14:29 |
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@zhelpz,
Those would be the ones I refer too.
Over the past 4 to 5 years, I've done many thousands of DVD and CD discs and the only problem I've encountered was in the very beginning.. I used to apply the labels and seal them immediately in either plastic envelopes OR jewel cases and then, when playing them later, I experienced the labels delaminating and / or shifting. Then, speaking to friends still in the paint / adhesive business, they reminded me about the drying time of paints (dyes) and adhesives. I began to allow my discs to dry overnight and from then on, had little or no problem. About 2 years ago, Neato changed their adhesive and since then, zero problems.
Again, I feel that printable discs are, without a doubt superior to paper/ vinyl /foil labels. Also, because most pple don't allow their discs to dry properly, there is no question that LightScribe discs are superior to printable discs.
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qwik3r2
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28. November 2005 @ 07:00 |
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k well i'm done responding to useless posts against or about me, so back on track:
I find that the printed discs don't come out nearly as good as i thought that they would, as i said in my first post, i have a pixma 5000 which is a pretty darn good printer, i have the verbatim datalife plus white lable dvdr's and even messing with settings the quality isn't great, not sure if they make glossy dvdr's, perhaps i missed those. Anyway i also bought surething label's which those come out pretty good and usually spot on. I always w/o a doubt have a problem with lining up the dvd label to print spot on, even with the label tray that i have. I will probably wind up going with lightscribe in the near future, unless i can find some glossy dvdrs!
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qwik3r2
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28. November 2005 @ 07:06 |
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gwendolin:
The hotel rowanda dvd that you printed, did you print it and scan it to show us? if so that looks spot on, do you have the disc tray, what program are you using to print with? I'm using the Nero 7 labeler and as i said i can't get the suckers to print spot for nothing!
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andmerr
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28. November 2005 @ 07:21 |
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thanks scuba, all sorted now.Just need to get that lightscribe drive now.
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a2lette
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7. December 2005 @ 10:39 |
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sorry if this is a very stupid question (and i know it is), but i've skimmed several pages and didn't see an obvious answer.
i'm thinking about getting an external lacie lightscribe DVD writer. it sounds pretty good, and the images several people have posted look amazing.
can you also use regular (non lightscribe) discs in this? i suspect that, as people have said, the prices will continue to come down, but as they're more expensive than regular discs, can you use both?
thanks.
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Hoppie
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7. December 2005 @ 11:04 |
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Hello everyone Iam a newbie and Iam having trouble with a lightscribe drive not printing on the hole disk. I have a LaCie Drive and and it prints the hole disk sometimes, and sometimes it leaves the outeredge not completed. Any suggestions?
Michael
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7. December 2005 @ 12:41 |
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I know its been a few days but I have only just noticed this thread still active. Yes I do have a tray with my Pixma and I am using software that came with printer. The image is one that was scanned from a finished disc and I use Verbatim Ink jet printable discs
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Gringle
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14. December 2005 @ 19:10 |
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This is a good (though somewhat cantankerous)thread...So bump...
El gringle {who just bought a R300}
>Bump<
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14. December 2005 @ 19:15 |
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Hey Gringle, you old fox, just when I thought this thread was dead and buried. Just goes to show..you cant keep a good thread down. Congrats on your purchase, you wont be sorry, get your covers from http://www.cdcovers.cc , schmicko job. Cheers
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Gringle
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14. December 2005 @ 19:38 |
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Cheers babe; it's an awesome bit of kit, I even had to sober up to use it. lol
El gringle..
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14. December 2005 @ 19:42 |
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Ah Gringle, I think you'll be so happy with it you might even go on the wagon. Cheers.
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wisherob
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19. December 2005 @ 09:56 |
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I just got a new computer with lightscribe and I have made one disk I am useing HP Image Zone and it is kind of a pain to make the cover. What is the best program to make a label for lightscribe.
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carp11
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19. December 2005 @ 17:32 |
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Wisherob,
I use Nero's burning rom if you have it. Click on the lightscribe
icon on the bar , go up to file , click new, which clears the disk.
I usually put photos on my disks to personalize them. Click on the
image tool and go to the picture that you want and open it. You can
move it around and resize it to get your picture where you want it
and locate the main features of the picture as you see fit around the disk's hole.
Also if you want better results save your project and burn it one or two more times after the original burn for clearer results. The index
marks on the disk take care of positioning for you.
It works for me so far every time.
Carp
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KCflyGuy
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21. December 2005 @ 08:44 |
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Not sure if this question been address...
I'm looking to get a LS. Is there another manufacture other than HP and BenQ producing LS? If they are the only ones, are they the same with a BenQ slapping on their badge? How reliable are HP LS? Since their storage media sucks (DVD+R & DVD-R.) I just don't want to buy it and feel sorry that I sould have waited and gotten a better LS.
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littlegun
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22. December 2005 @ 10:36 |
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scubapete,
afterlooking at your picture of a lightscribe disc it looks pretty dark. I got a new laptop with the LS technology and burned 2 "etched" 2 discs but they look faily hazy/light in comparison. I used the "Best setting".
Someone had mentioned to "etch" them 2 or more times to get a really good picture...your thoughts?
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tashacat
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26. December 2005 @ 11:18 |
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Gwendolin, what brand of Ink Jet Printable disc are you using. I have had my best luck with Ty-Yuden dixc.
Thanks
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26. December 2005 @ 11:58 |
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I cant get hold of Ty where I live so I am using Verbatim.
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tashacat
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26. December 2005 @ 12:20 |
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Thanks a bunch, you are a good Aussie.
What speed of media are you using? I have been using 4x and had excellent luck with the Ty-Yuden.
The only Ty-Yuden inkjet printables I can get are 8x. I hope they will work okay???
I have tried Ritek-Riata, Sony, Maxwell and had my best results with Ty-Yuden with very few coasters. Actually the coasters will work on other DVD players but not my Pioneer 531H. duh.....
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andmerr
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26. December 2005 @ 13:50 |
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I cant get hold of Ty
they are available gwen, but they are quite expensive
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