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Hey WillWren (pics added by willwren)
I just bought a CD burner with Lightscribe which I know is an HP technology. So, question (hopefully you can answer it), can I lightscribe a regular CD-R or does it have to be a specific lightscribe cd?
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it has to be a lightscribe
http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingst...dex.aspx?id=87
http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingst...dex.aspx?id=87
LightScribe CDs and DVDs have a special coating that interacts with the laser in your LightScribe-enabled disc drive. You must use LightScribe CDs and DVDs in order to burn a label onto your discs.
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Lightscribe has it'* advantages over injkjet labels, since the finish is impevious to water.
That being said, I have a big spindle of LS CD'*, and I only use them under certain circumstances.
It MUST be LS media. There is a chemical coating on the CD that reacts to the laser and changes color.
(multi-color technology is coming soon).
That being said, I have a big spindle of LS CD'*, and I only use them under certain circumstances.
It MUST be LS media. There is a chemical coating on the CD that reacts to the laser and changes color.
(multi-color technology is coming soon).
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I actually have the original (first) LS CD ever burned at work. We laminated thermal fax paper to a CD to prove the concept.
LS was developed for people who wanted professional and permanent results over injkjet labelling. So it'* not really a 'gimmick'. It works, it'* permanent, and it'* alot more affordable now than when it was released. Many companies have been licensed to use the technology. This drives the costs down, and makes it a bit more 'mainstream'.
Is it for everyone? No. But there are times you'll want to use it.
LS was developed for people who wanted professional and permanent results over injkjet labelling. So it'* not really a 'gimmick'. It works, it'* permanent, and it'* alot more affordable now than when it was released. Many companies have been licensed to use the technology. This drives the costs down, and makes it a bit more 'mainstream'.
Is it for everyone? No. But there are times you'll want to use it.
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Heck yeah. I have one on my desktop...gotta get one for my laptop. I have about 3 spindles of different LS media. I've made SO many cool looking CDs with it. It makes them look so organized, you don't have to worry about durability, etc. Excellent technology. 
