Lightscribe label directions nero

Well in all fairness it does At least all the 'normal' DVD writer functions work. As we saw in the earlier LightScribe Drive article, a LightScribedrive has the addition of a special drive sensor. We need software LightScribe System Software to allow theseelectronics to 'talk to' your computer and in turn the LightScribeLabeling Software you will eventually use to burn your LightScribe labels.

Here you cansee at a glance an number of LightScribe 'critical' functions. The cursor will change to a crosshairs with "Abc" next to it. To position the text click and hold the left mouse button and drag the crosshairs until the box is created on the label.

Then release the mouse button and the text box Properties window will appear. Click OK when finished. The text will appear in a box on the label. Use the resize boxes to adjust the text box and the "X" icon to reposition the entire text box. To change the properties of the text box, click on the Selection tool icon in the left toolbar and double-click on the text box. The Properties window will appear.

Back to top. Designed for education. Join us blog Twitter Youtube. Technical Rating:. Add to 'My Library'. LightScribe-enabled computers or writers typically have the LightScribe logo or the word "LightScribe" displayed on the drive tray or computer itself.

Nero Cover Designer installed. This is usually preinstalled by the factory. LightScribe discs are identified by the LightScribe logo on the media package.

Also I am curious as to whether the 'Lightscribe Host Software' that I mention is only for Nero or if that is a more generic release that will work with many different LS printing apps. I understood it to be almost like a software-driver that told Nero how to work the burner.

It is a piece of crap. Well, this program draws a little bounding box perfectly around the CD canvas and does not allow your image to be any bigger than that box. Essentially if you need to stretch your image out just a little bit more to get the artist name or any other useful graphic off of the central rings, then you are S.

Thank you for your very helpful guide. I'd never have figured it out on my own. I tried Surething CD Labeler and you're right - the software is useless. Nero's Cover Designer works much better. Which brand do you use? Any idea why it's not working for me? Thanks for your help! Hmm, quite odd. I am going to pick your brain a bit. What kind of burner do you have? This is still a new technology so not all of the bugs are out yet.

How much did you pay for the drive?