CDs: This lightscribe works for CDs too right?
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I have a notebook that didn't come with a cd player and I have a external lightscribe. I can get it to work with Windows 8 cd's but I can't get it to do DVD's. I need to see if there is an update for it to windows 8.
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"LightScribe is an optical disc recording technology, created by the Hewlett-Packard Company, that uses specially coated recordable CD and DVD media to produce laser-etched labels with text or graphics, as opposed to stick-on labels and printable discs." The DVD/CD writer has to be lightscribe capable. I have not tried it with this technology/feature, and I do not think that it's capable of doing it. Normally when the DVS/CD writer has this feature, it would be written on the drive bay.
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You can burn both CDs and DVDs. If you want to use Lightscribe to create your own design on the top face, you will need to use a special CD or DVD that allows it. But if you don't, then there is no limitation in what types of CDs and DVDs you can use.
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The Pawtec website provides third-party drivers for lightscribe to be used with Pawtec products (google: lightscribe download pawtec). I have not used lightscribe so I cannot comment on how well these drivers work. Good luck.
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Unfortunately not. This is the iHAS124 model, which does not support lightscribe. I've listed the other models in this series to give you an idea of what each model does: LiteOn iHAS124 - A basic, no frills burner LiteOn iHAS224 - LightScribe LiteOn iHAS324 - Smart Erase LiteOn iHAS424 - LightScribe & Smart Erase LiteOn iHAS524 - Smart Erase & LabelTag LiteOn iHAS624 - LightScribe, Smart Erase & LabelTag Hope that helps!
2094917
Yes it is lightscribe capable and burns DVDs. It is basically the exact same as the original drive that came with most HP computers.
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I'm sorry I'm not a techie. What I do see it says here on the cd/dvd "slide-out door" is that it is compact disc rewriteable and DVD multi-recorder. Also says lightScribe on it. I purchased it 1.5yrs ago used through amazon.com and it is still running like a champ. I highly recommend this model. Hope my info was of use to you. Happy Shopping!
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You have to install the Lightscribe Software separately. The Software is no longer supported so you have to search for it on the Internet. I got a copy from http://www.pawtec.com/lightscribe/#windowsinstall. You need to install "Lightscribe System Software". In addition one of either "Lightscribe Simple Labeler" or "Lightscribe Template Labeler".
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No. They are not LightScribe compatible and you cannot even print on them with an inkjet printer. They also do not have a suitable surface for a Sharpie, as the label side is very dark grey, although I must confess I never tried a Sharpie. They are totally overpriced in my opinion. Why do you need a disc that will last 1,000 years? I believe the disc technology (CD / DVD / Blueray) will all be gone in another decade or two. It will be replaced by something else, the cloud, flash drives, Lord knows what.
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I installed this in Win 7 SP1 with no issues. It didn't come with any software as a bare bones drive. If your having issues, the I would suggest going to the lightscribe web site and download the latest drivers for your OS if your having lightscribe burning issues. I didn't need any blu-ray software either.
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From what I can tell, mine doesn't have a lightscribe logo nor have I tried to lightscribe anything with it. I can only assume its a stock photo of a similar driver.
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Yes. You will probably need to visit the Lightscribe website to download a specific programing depending on your computer, but the software started right up with mine. I think the USB cable was 3'
1968018
It comes with a light scribe software of some kind. I'm not sure what version because I don't use it. However, I'm sure it'll will work with windows 7 and 8. I have a Mac and needed to install parallels to enable the lightscribe feature. The only thing you need a computer for, with this machine, is for creating lightscribe menus. If you're simply duplicating DVDs, it works on its own.
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You must use lightscribe disk with lightscribe software. Order online hard to find in stores.
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Haven't tried it on CDs. The ink went so fast on routine printing that I kind of gave up on the printer.
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No. The white ones can be printed on though. You have to buy disks that say lightscribe on the package.
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You can download all of the Lightscribe software for free from the Pawtec web page. Your operating system should have the ability to read and write data disks. Previous answers covered DVD playing and writing.