is it better to have data on the cd before you use the lightscribe or can you use lightscribe before you burn the data
Same here. Flip a coin on what you want to do first. (Generally, I burn the data first then the label because I've been known to burn to the wrong labeled disk.)
I agree. Since it takes so long to burn a lightscribe label, burn the data first, and make sure you get a good burn. It would be a shame to burn the label, and then get a coaster, when you tried to burn the movie. At least it would be a good looking coaster! )
Now i get error messages halfway through a lihgtscribe. it doesnt give any numbers but jus says an error has occured. i use both roxio and nero lablers.
sometimes Roxio interferes with Nero and visa versa....... uninstall Roxio and then try again. good luck.
i installed nero because roxio was giving me errors. but ive tried to uninstall one or the other to see what was the problem but i am getting it from both.
You might need to "refresh" your lightscribe driver. Go here to update the driver. There is also a diagnostic utility there to diagnose common installation problems. Oops, I see you already have the utility. FYI, to make you images visable, edit your IMG to lower case.
Kinda looks like a hardware error. How old's your burner? I'd still try reloading the lightscribe driver. This might sound stupid but are you remembering to flip the disc when you go to burn the label?
i started having problems after i updated the program about a month ago. but the computer is about 4 months ago. i dont why its freaking out
What make & model is your drive? Did you do any upgrades to the computer at that time? OS, programs, etc.?
i dont know the make or model for sure but this is what i found. hl-dt-st dvdrrw gsa-h20l s853 124 hp 6000n pn rx885aa nothing comes to mind about programs installed previously
Hmmm, Just so happens to be a new Lightscribe System Software update from Sept. 6th: File name LS_Update_1.10.13.1_.exe File size 6.0 MB Revision 1.10.13.1 Release Date September 06, 2007 Notes Program code structure revision. New drive support. Requirements LightScribe enabled drive, media, and labeling software also needed. It's located here. I found this reference under "known issues" at www.lightscribe.org: Vista Upgrades Date logged: March, 2007 Known Affected Platforms: Windows Vista Symptom: Some customers are encountering broken LightScribe functions after upgrading from a previous version of Windows to Vista. These customers are also unable to install newer version of the LightScribe System Software (LSS) updates to fix the problem. Cause: The LightScribe System Software was corrupted during the Vista upgrade. Root cause is still being investigated. Recommended Resolution: If the Vista upgrade is completed, you will need to uninstall the LSS and reinstall the most recent version. The Uninstall utility and the LSS can be found in our Downloads page. If the Vista upgrade has not yet been done, please uninstall the LSS by locating the following file, "\program files\common files\lightscribe\LS_HSI.msi", right click, and choose "Uninstall". After the Vista upgrade, install the latest version of the LSS either from your hardware/software provider, or from our downloads section. Known versions affected: Windows Vista Are you running Vista?
vista came preinstalled onto this computer. But i uninstalled and reinstalled the LSS anyways. But still have the same problems. "an internal error has occurred.
how exactly does lightscribe work? i just bought a computer and it has lightscribe. so is the only thing i need is the special disks to use it?
LightScribe uses the burners laser to digitally "etch" an image into the coating on special LightScribe discs which you will need to buy. As you might have guessed from reading this thread, you will need special LightScribe software to do it, but if your burner supports it, then chances are you have some already! I believe that to be mostly correct anyway
