coltrane wrote:
> I have an asus dvd-rw drive, model DRW-24B3LT. this drive is supposedly
> supports lightscribe, or at least newegg states "lightscribe support."
> I downloaded lightscribe software from lightscribe and when I run it the
> software says that no lightscribe devices can be detected. Sooooooo do I
> need to install a driver, probably not, or does the phrase "lightscribe
> support" not mean that the drive supports lightscribe?
> I don't even know what I am saying! basically what do I need to use
> lightscribe?
>
> thanks for your help and for putting up with my rambling question
>
> john
You need to use Lightscribe-enabled apps.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightscribe
http://www.lightscribe.net/gettingst...dex.aspx?id=85
http://www.lightscribe.net/support/k...id=3&faqid=112
Did you yet install the LSS driver? You should install the one that
came with the device to ensure it was designed for any variance from the
reference design. The generic or univeral driver is at:
http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingst...dex.aspx?id=87
The purpose of this interface (driver) is described at the following
site:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/sections/revi...rticleId=13449
- LightScribe Label Control API. The communication interface between the
print engine and the software application
- LightScribe Drive Communication Layer. A high-speed communication path
that encompasses all hardware communication and control in addition to
providing hardware status and capabilities
- LightScribe Label Engine. Orchestrates all the system's components. It
receives label information from the software application, printing
capabilities from the drive, and labeling parameters from the media.
The label engine transforms the rectangular label image to the
optimized circular print format and achieves optimal imaging via:
* Radial coordinate system. A new coordinate system achieves a
constant marking density using fixed coordinate precision
* Image processing. A unique image pipeline transforms continuous tone
rectangular images to a circular system with scaling, color
separation, half-toning and pixel mapping
* Imaging tools. Imaging tools developed for inkjet, laserjet, and
liquid electrophotography are adapted for the LightScribe imaging
system
* Labeling optimization. Novel circular labeling strategies, unique to
LightScribe, increase label speed and quality
You can get some free Lightscribe-enabled apps at:
http://www.lightscribe.co.uk/software.htm
http://www.lightscribe.com/DownloadSection/
Although 3x the price on non-Lightscribe CDs (in 100 packs for pricing
comparison), whether they are too expensive depends on the volume of CDs
that you intend to burn and over what period of time. Just be aware
that Lightscribed labels fade over time (2 years but becoming noticable
faded long before that, and that assumes ideal storage conditions; bad
handling can mar or fade the image in just 2 months). Last I recall, it
took around 20 minutes to etch the Lightscribe label (depends on how
much you are etching). I believe this can get down to 10 minutes (50%
reduction) but requires you buy v1.2 Lightscribe discs which
significantly ups the cost factor. Adding the label will add more time
as you burn data, turn the disc, and burn the image. If you're looking
at producing business-quality optical discs to your customers, look at
printable discs and disc printers.
I got a Lightscribe optical burner drive. Eventually I uninstalled the
LSS software since I never ended up etching labels on the few
Lightscribe discs that I got. A buddy did the same thing and he was so
excited about using it but soon realized that it was a poor means of
labelling his discs for his customers. It's one of those gotcha
technologies that sounds great until you use it. Too expensive and poor
results if you're going to produce many labelled discs.
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