Jan 24, 2016 LIGHTSCRIBE SIMPLE LABELER - will install with windows 10 (maybe try as admin or with compatibility settings) LIGHTSCRIBE TEMPLATE LABELER - don't try to use this on a windows 10 PC - will not work ('OS is invalid') 2. Install LightScribe Template Labeler on a Windows 7 machine (offices often have such PCs - or a non-updated PC of a friend).
- Multi-drive LightScribe printing: now you can print the same design on multiple LightScribe CD or DVD at the same time, using several LightScribe drives connected to your Mac localized versions in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese Minor bugs fixed (more details in the 'read me' file).
- For macOS El Capitan and Sierra. HP discontinued support for LightScribe in 2013. So, the latest driver is not compatible with macOS El Capitan or later. Here is a solution that can help users of El Capitan and Sierra to use their Lightscribe devices. Download Lightscribe System Software and extract the.tar file: https://lightscribesoftware.
NOTE: These drivers and utilities are provided by a third party. The instructions for installation are provided for your convenience to the best of our ability. We are not responsible for maintaining compatibility with current or future OS revisions or systems. By downloading these files, you acknowledge that Pawtec is not responsible for any damage to your system resulting from the use of these drivers and utilities.
FOR MAC USERS: Please be aware that these LightScribe drivers and utilities are not compatible with OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later.
Detailed Installation Instructions
Drivers and Utilities
Windows
– Required to enable LightScribe functionality
– A free and simple Labeling application. Perfect for getting started or just for a quick label.
- LightScribe Template Labeler v1.18.27.10
– For Windows 10, 8.1, 8
– For Windows 7 and below
– A free Labeling application that uses predesigned templates to quickly and easily create full disc labels.
– For Windows 7 and below
– A free Labeling application that uses predesigned templates to quickly and easily create full disc labels.
– Quickly scans and fixes common installation problems.
Mac
– Required to enable LightScribe functionality for the LightScribe Simple Labeler and LaCie LightScribe Labeler.
– LightScribe software that allows you to print labels. Must have Mac OS 10.3.9 or later. Must install LightScribe System Software first before installing.
– Free and simple Labeling application. Perfect for getting started or just for a quick label. Install the LightScribe System Software first before installing this program.
Linux
– Required to enable LightScribe functionality.
– Required to enable LightScribe functionality.
– Linux Public SDK. Used to help integrate LightScribe into your labeling applications
Installation Instructions for Windows 10 and 8.1
Office 365 for mac mojave. You will need to install the Lightscribe System Software driver first (Required) and either the Lightscribe Template Labeler (Recommended) or the Lightscribe Simple Labeler.
Before you begin:
- You must either be logged into an account with Administrator privileges or have the Administrator password to complete the installation.
- Save your work and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- Uninstall any older versions of the software listed below.
Step 1: Installing Lightscribe System Software (Required):
- Download the Lightscribe System Software (LSS) v1.18.27.10 Installer.
- Right click on the installer file.
- Click Properties
- Click the Compatibility Tab
- Click the check box next to “Run this program in compatibility mode for”
- In the drop-down menu, select “Windows 7”
- Click OK
- After the dialog box is gone, double click the installer file to run it
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe System Software. Click Next.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- Afterwards, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer. Do so if prompted.
You may review the installed “Getting Started” content (localized in many languages depending on the native language of your computer) by either clicking the installed LightScribe desktop icon or go to Start > Programs > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > Getting Started. The desktop icon can be easily deleted or dragged to the trash can if not wanted.
Step 2: Installing Lightscribe Template Labeler (Recommended):
Before you begin:
- Please uninstall all previous Beta or pre-release versions of the Template Labeler before installing any final release versions. If you do not have any Beta or pre-release versions, please skip this step. Locate the program under Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, then click “Remove”. Some earlier Beta versions may have an underscore or “_” preceding the name, so these may appear at the top of the list instead of being alphabetical.
After completing the above:
- Download this zip file: Lightscribe Template Labeler (For Windows 8, 8.1, 10)
- Open the zip file and move the “LightScribe Template Labeler” folder inside to the directory of your choice.
- Once the files are moved from the zip file, double click TemplateLabeler.exe in the “LightScribe Template Labeler” folder to run the program
Once the LightScribe Template Labeler is installed, you can run it by finding the LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling folder in your Start Menu programs. It can be found in Start > All Programs > LightScribe Direct to Disc Labeling > LightScribe Template Labeler.
Step 3: Installing Lightscribe Simple Labeler (Optional):
Note: You do not need to install this program if you have already installed the Lightscribe Template Labeler.
- Download the Lightscribe Simple Labeler v1.18.27.10 Installer.
- Right click on the installer file.
- Click Properties
- Click the Compatibility Tab
- Click the check box next to “Run this program in compatibility mode for”
- In the drop-down menu, select “Windows 7”
- Click OK
- After the dialog box closes, double click the installer file to run it.
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe Simple Labeler. Click Next.
- If prompted, you may need to enter your Administrator password.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- Afterwards, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer. Do so if prompted.
- Once the LightScribe Simple Labeler is installed, you can run it by finding the LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling folder in your Start Menu programs by going to Start > Programs > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > Lightscribe Simple Labeler.
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Step 4: Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility (Optional):
NOTE: The Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility is used to correct problems with installing Lightscribe software. If everything has installed properly, you do not need to use this utility.
Installation:
- Since this utility performs system level operations, if your Windows user account does not have Administrator privileges, you will need to be logged on as Administrator, or have the Administrator password available (for Vista).
- Save your work and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- Download Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility v1.18.27.10.
- Right click on the installer file.
- Click Properties
- Click the Compatibility Tab
- Click the check box next to “Run this program in compatibility mode for”
- In the drop-down menu, select “Windows 7”
- Click OK
- When the dialog box closes, double click the installer file to run it.
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes or Run.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility. Click Next.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- On the final screen of the installation, make sure to check the “Launch LightScribe Diagnostics Utility” checkbox in the final installation screen to start the utility. Follow the instructions in the next few sections to use the utility.
Using the Utility
- If you missed the “Launch” checkbox during the installation process, you may launch the Diagnostics utility by locating it in Start > All Programs > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > LightScribe Diagnostics Utility
- Once the utility is started, it will scan your computer for the proper installation of the required system software and system settings. It will also check for some known conflicts.
- If the utility finds any problems, a pop up message screen will appear offering suggested changes to fix the problem. Accept all changes with “okay”, “proceed”, “allow”, or similar.
- Reboot your computer
- Verify your LightScribe functionality by testing it.
- After your system has been scanned and any errors corrected, you can safely remove the diagnostics utility through Start > Control Panel > Add or remove programs or simply leave it installed.
Installation Instructions for Windows
Lightscribe System Software:
For Windows 8, 7, and below:
Before you begin:
Before you begin:
- First, you must either be logged into an account with Administrator privileges or have the Administrator password to complete the installation.
- Save your work and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
After completing the above:
- Download the Lightscribe System Software (LSS) v1.18.27.10 Installer.
- Double click the installer file to run it
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe System Software. Click Next.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- Afterwards, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer. Do so if prompted.
You may review the installed “Getting Started” content (localized in many languages depending on the native language of your computer) by either clicking the installed LightScribe desktop icon or go to Start > Programs (or All Programs if using Windows 7 and above) > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > Getting Started. The desktop icon can be easily deleted or dragged to the trash can if not wanted.
For Windows 10, 8.1 Users- Download the Lightscribe System Software (LSS) v1.18.27.10 Installer.
- Right click on the installer file.
- Click Properties
- Click the Compatibility Tab
- Click the check box next to “Run this program in compatibility mode for”
- In the drop-down menu, select “Windows 7”
- Click OK
- Double click the installer file to run it
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe System Software. Click Next.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- Afterwards, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer. Do so if prompted.
You may review the installed “Getting Started” content (localized in many languages depending on the native language of your computer) by either clicking the installed LightScribe desktop icon or go to Start > Programs (or All Programs if using Windows 7 and above) > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > Getting Started. The desktop icon can be easily deleted or dragged to the trash can if not wanted.
Lightscribe Simple Labeler
Before you begin:
- You must install the Lightscribe System Software before installing this program.
- You must either be logged into an account with Administrator privileges or have the Administrator password to complete the installation.
- Save your work and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
After completing the above:
- Download the Lightscribe Simple Labeler v1.18.27.10 Installer.
You will need to run the installer in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode. Skip this section if you are using Windows 7 or below. Windows 8 users should try this if installation fails.
- Right click on the installer file.
- Click Properties
- Click the Compatibility Tab
- Click the check box next to “Run this program in compatibility mode for”
- In the drop-down menu, select “Windows 7”
- Click OK
- Follow the rest of the instructions below.
- Double click the installer file to run it.
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe Simple Labeler. Click Next.
- If prompted, you may need to enter your Administrator password.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- Afterwards, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer. Do so if prompted.
- Once the LightScribe Simple Labeler is installed, you can run it by finding the LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling folder in your Start Menu programs by going to Start > Programs > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > Lightscribe Simple Labeler.
Lightscribe Template Labeler
Before you begin:
- You must install the Lightscribe System Software before installing this program.
- Please uninstall all previous Beta or pre-release versions of the Template Labeler before installing any final release versions. If you do not have any Beta or pre-release versions, please skip this step. Locate the program under Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, then click “Remove”. Some earlier Beta versions may have an underscore or “_” preceding the name, so these may appear at the top of the list instead of being alphabetical.
- You must either be logged into an account with Administrator privileges or have the Administrator password to complete the installation.
- Save your work and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
After completing the above:
For Windows 10. 8.1, 8:- Download this zip file: Lightscribe Template Labeler (For Windows 8, 8.1, 10)
- Open the zip file and move the “LightScribe Template Labeler” folder inside to the directory of your choice.
- Once the files are moved from the zip file, double click TemplateLabeler.exe in the “LightScribe Template Labeler” folder to run the program
- Download the Lightscribe Template Labeler v1.18.27.10 Installer.
- Double-click the installer you have downloaded
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes or Run.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe Template Labeler. Click Next.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- Afterwards, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer. Do so if prompted.
Once the LightScribe Template Labeler is installed, you can run it by finding the LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling folder in your Start Menu programs. It can be found in Start > All Programs > LightScribe Direct to Disc Labeling > LightScribe Template Labeler.
Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility
The Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility is used to correct problems with installing Lightscribe software. If everything has installed properly, you do not need to use this utility.
Installation:
- Since this utility performs system level operations, if your Windows user account does not have Administrator privileges, you will need to be logged on as Administrator, or have the Administrator password available (for Vista).
- Save your work and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- Download Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility v1.18.27.10.
You will need to run the installer in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode. Skip this section if you are using Windows 7 or below. Windows 8 users should try this if installation fails.
- Right click on the installer file.
- Click Properties
- Click the Compatibility Tab
- Click the check box next to “Run this program in compatibility mode for”
- In the drop-down menu, select “Windows 7”
- Click OK
- Follow the rest of the instructions below.
- Double click the installer file to run it.
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes or Run.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility. Click Next.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- On the final screen of the installation, make sure to check the “Launch LightScribe Diagnostics Utility” checkbox in the final installation screen to start the utility. Follow the instructions in the next few sections to use the utility.
Using the Utility
- If you missed the “Launch” checkbox during the installation process, you may launch the Diagnostics utility by locating it in Start > All Programs > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > LightScribe Diagnostics Utility
- Once the utility is started, it will scan your computer for the proper installation of the required system software and system settings. It will also check for some known conflicts.
- If the utility finds any problems, a pop up message screen will appear offering suggested changes to fix the problem. Accept all changes with “okay”, “proceed”, “allow”, or similar.
- Reboot your computer
- Verify your LightScribe functionality by testing it.
- After your system has been scanned and any errors corrected, you can safely remove the diagnostics utility through Start > Control Panel > Add or remove programs or simply leave it installed.
Installation Instructions for Windows 8, 7, and Below:
You will need to install the Lightscribe System Software driver first (Required) and either the Lightscribe Template Labeler (Recommended) or the Lightscribe Simple Labeler.
Before you begin:
- You must either be logged into an account with Administrator privileges or have the Administrator password to complete the installation.
- Save your work and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- Uninstall any older versions of the software you are about to install.
Step 1: Installing Lightscribe System Software (Required):
- Download the Lightscribe System Software (LSS) v1.18.27.10 Installer.
- Double click the installer file to run it
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe System Software. Click Next.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- Afterwards, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer. Do so if prompted.
You may review the installed “Getting Started” content (localized in many languages depending on the native language of your computer) by either clicking the installed LightScribe desktop icon or go to Start > Programs (or All Programs if using Windows 7 and above) > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > Getting Started. The desktop icon can be easily deleted or dragged to the trash can if not wanted.
Step 2: Installing the Lightscribe Template Labeler (Recommended):
Before you begin:
- Please uninstall all previous Beta or pre-release versions of the Template Labeler before installing any final release versions. If you do not have any Beta or pre-release versions, please skip this step. Locate the program under Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, then click “Remove”. Some earlier Beta versions may have an underscore or “_” preceding the name, so these may appear at the top of the list instead of being alphabetical.
After completing the above:
- Download the Lightscribe Template Labeler v1.18.27.10 Installer.
- Double-click the installer you have downloaded
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes or Run.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe Template Labeler. Click Next.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- Afterwards, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer. Do so if prompted.
Once the LightScribe Template Labeler is installed, you can run it by finding the LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling folder in your Start Menu programs. It can be found in Start > All Programs > LightScribe Direct to Disc Labeling > LightScribe Template Labeler.
Installing Lightscribe Simple Labeler (Optional):
Note: You do not need to install this program if you have already installed the Lightscribe Template Labeler.
- Download the Lightscribe Simple Labeler v1.18.27.10 Installer.
- Double click the installer file to run it.
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe Simple Labeler. Click Next.
- If prompted, you may need to enter your Administrator password.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- Afterwards, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer. Do so if prompted.
- Once the LightScribe Simple Labeler is installed, you can run it by finding the LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling folder in your Start Menu programs by going to Start > Programs > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > Lightscribe Simple Labeler.
Step 4: Installing the Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility (Optional):
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The Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility is used to correct problems with installing Lightscribe software. If everything has installed properly, you do not need to use this utility.
Installation:
- Since this utility performs system level operations, if your Windows user account does not have Administrator privileges, you will need to be logged on as Administrator, or have the Administrator password available (for Vista).
- Save your work and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- Download Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility v1.18.27.10.
- Double click the installer file to run it.
- A window may pop up asking if you want to run the file. Click Yes or Run.
- A window will pop up saying it will install the Lightscribe Diagnostics Utility. Click Next.
- Read and acknowledge the software licensing agreement. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next.
- Click Install to start the file installation process. A window may pop up asking if you want to install the software. Click Yes.
- The installation may take several minutes. Please do not close the window until it has completely finished installing.
- On the final screen of the installation, make sure to check the “Launch LightScribe Diagnostics Utility” checkbox in the final installation screen to start the utility. Follow the instructions in the next few sections to use the utility.
Using the Utility
- If you missed the “Launch” checkbox during the installation process, you may launch the Diagnostics utility by locating it in Start > All Programs > LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling > LightScribe Diagnostics Utility
- Once the utility is started, it will scan your computer for the proper installation of the required system software and system settings. It will also check for some known conflicts.
- If the utility finds any problems, a pop up message screen will appear offering suggested changes to fix the problem. Accept all changes with “okay”, “proceed”, “allow”, or similar.
- Reboot your computer
- Verify your LightScribe functionality by testing it.
- After your system has been scanned and any errors corrected, you can safely remove the diagnostics utility through Start > Control Panel > Add or remove programs or simply leave it installed.
Installation Instructions for Mac
FOR MAC USERS: Please be aware that these Lightscribe drivers and utilities are not compatible with OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later.
Lightscribe System Software
- Save any work in progress and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- Download Lightscribe System Software (LSS) v1.18.27.10. The selected file will be downloaded onto your desktop.
- Double click the downloaded file shown on your desktop to extract the installation file. The extracted file should have a similar name as the downloaded file, but will have a .pkg file extension.
- Double click the extracted .pkg file on your desktop to start the installation process. Follow the directions on any message screens that may appear.
- When the installation process is completed, both the original .tar and the extracted .pkg files may be safely deleted from your desktop.
- If prompted, you may need to restart your computer for your update to take effect.
Lightscribe Simple Labeler (Both OS X 10.4.0 and 10.3.9 versions)
- Make sure you have installed the Lightscribe System Software for Mac before installing this program.
- Save any work in progress and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.0 or later, download Lightscribe Simple Labeler for Mac OS X 10.4.0 or later. If you are using Mac OS X 10.3.9, download Lightscribe Simple Labeler for Mac OS X 10.3.9. You must have at least Mac OS X 10.3.9 to use Lightscribe software.
- The selected file will be downloaded onto your desktop.
- Double click the downloaded file shown on your desktop to extract the installation file. The extracted file should have a similar name as the downloaded file, but will have a .pkg file extension.
- Double click the extracted .pkg file on your desktop to start the installation process. Follow the directions on any popup screens that may appear and acknowledge with “Continue” if necessary.
- When the installation process is completed, both the original .tar and the extracted .pkg files may be safely deleted from your desktop.
- If prompted, you may need to restart your computer for your update to take effect.
- Once installed, the LightScribe Simple Labeler can be found in your “Applications” folder under LightScribe/Simple Labeler.
Installation Instructions for Linux
Lightscribe System Software
The LightScribe System Software is validated on SuSE 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 10.0. However, the LSS should install on any x86-based Linux distribution using Linux kernel 2.6 and RPM or Debian. You will also need to install a labeling program such as the Simple Labeler or LaCie’s 4L labeler.
You MUST install this package before installing any other Lightscribe software.
Before you begin:
- You must have Administrator or SuperUser account access and passwords to install either package.
- Save any work in progress and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- Your installation procedure will be different depending on what Linux distribution you have. Be sure to download the one that works for your distribution.
Installing the rpm package:
- Using the Command Line
- Download Lightscribe System Software (LSS) v1.18.27.10 (rpm file)
- Activate your terminal program.
- Locate the downloaded rpm file and use “cd” to enter the same directory.
- Use the “su” command to log on as the Super User using your root password.
- The following lists the commands to use depending on what you are doing:
Note: <filename.rpm> is the name of the file that you downloaded.- Log on as Super User with your root password:
su
<type your root password> - Verify your user status:
id - Install the package on a clean system:
rpm -i <filename.rpm> - Uninstall:
rpm -e <filename.rpm> - Upgrade from an older version to a new one:
rpm -Uvh <filename.rpm> - List currently installed LightScribe packages (all packages whose name starts with Lightscribe):
rpm -qa | grep lightscribe
- Log on as Super User with your root password:
- Log out of Super User by typing “exit” when you are done
- Using a GUI (KDE)
- Download Lightscribe System Software (LSS) v1.18.27.10 (rpm file). Your file will most likely be downloaded to your home directory.
- Locate and double click the .rpm file to install it using your default software installer. You may also right click the .rpm file, then choose “Open with Install Software”.
- If you are not logged in as an Administrator, you may be prompted for a password. Enter the Administrator password at that time.
Installing the deb package:
- Using the Command Line
- Download Lightscribe System Software (LSS) v1.18.27.10 (deb file)
- Activate your terminal program.
- Locate the downloaded deb file and use “cd” to enter the same directory. It may most likely be in your home directory.
- Log into the super user account by either logging in as “superuser” or by using the “sudo” command
- Use the following commands to install the drivers:
- Type the following in your command line, where <filename> is the name of the deb package.
sudo dpkg -i <filename> - When prompted, enter your Admin password
- To check the status of installation, use the following command:
dpkg -s lightscribe
- Type the following in your command line, where <filename> is the name of the deb package.
- Using a GUI (such as Gnome)
- Download Lightscribe System Software (LSS) v1.18.27.10 (deb file). Your file will most likely be downloaded to your home directory.
- Locate and double click the .deb file to install it using your default software installer.
- If you are not logged in as an Administrator, you may be prompted for a password. Enter the Administrator password at that time.
Lightscribe Simple Labeler
Before you begin:
- You must have Administrator or SuperUser account access and passwords to install either package.
- Save any work in progress and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- You MUST install the Lightscribe System Software package before installing this package.
- Your installation procedure will be different depending on what Linux distribution you have. Be sure to download the one that works for your distribution.
Installing the rpm package:
- Using the Command Line
- Download Lightscribe Simple Labeler v1.18.15.1 (rpm file)
- Activate your terminal program.
- Locate the downloaded rpm file and use “cd” to enter the same directory.
- Use the “su” command to log on as the Super User using your root password.
- The following lists the commands to use depending on what you are doing:
Note: <filename.rpm> is the name of the file that you downloaded.- Log on as Super User with your root password:
su
<type your root password> - Verify your user status:
id - Install the package on a clean system:
rpm -i <filename.rpm> - Uninstall:
rpm -e <filename.rpm> - Upgrade from an older version to a new one:
rpm -Uvh <filename.rpm> - List currently installed LightScribe packages (all packages whose name starts with Lightscribe):
rpm -qa | grep lightscribe
- Log on as Super User with your root password:
- Log out of Super User by typing “exit” when you are done
- After you have finished installation, you can find the Lightscribe Simple Labeler program following directory:
/opt/lightscribeApplications/SimpleLabeler
- Using a GUI (KDE)
- Download Lightscribe Simple Labeler v1.18.15.1 (rpm file). Your file will most likely be downloaded to your home directory.
- Locate and double click the .rpm file to install it using your default software installer. You may also right click the .rpm file, then choose “Open with Install Software”.
- If you are not logged in as an Administrator, you may be prompted for a password. Enter the Administrator password at that time.
- When you are finished, you can find the Lightscribe Simple Labeler software in the following directory:
/opt/lightscribeApplications/SimpleLabeler
Installing the deb package:
- Using the Command Line
- Download Lightscribe Simple Labeler v1.18.15.1 (deb file)
- Activate your terminal program.
- Locate the downloaded deb file and use “cd” to enter the same directory. It may most likely be in your home directory.
- Log into the super user account by either logging in as “superuser” or by using the “sudo” command
- Use the following commands to install the drivers:
- Type the following in your command line, where <filename> is the name of the deb package.
sudo dpkg -i <filename> - When prompted, enter your Admin password
- To check the status of installation, use the following command:
dpkg -s lightscribe
- Type the following in your command line, where <filename> is the name of the deb package.
- When finished, the installed content will be in the following directory:
/opt/lightscribeApplications/
- Using a GUI (such as Gnome)
- Download Lightscribe Simple Labeler v1.18.15.1 (deb file). Your file will most likely be downloaded to your home directory.
- Locate and double click the .deb file to install it using your default software installer.
- If you are not logged in as an Administrator, you may be prompted for a password. Enter the Administrator password at that time.
- After installation, the installed content will be located in the following directory:
/opt/lightscribeApplications/
Linux Public SDK
Directories of installed content:
- SDK license:
/usr/share/doc/lightscribe-sdk/SDKlicense.rtf - SDK files:
/usr/include - SDK documentation:
/usr/share/doc/lightscribe-sdk/docs - lsprint sample application:
/usr/share/doc/lightscribe-sdk/sample/lsprint
Before you begin:
- You must have Administrator or SuperUser account access and passwords to install either package.
- Save any work in progress and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- You MUST install the Lightscribe System Software package before installing this package.
- Your installation procedure will be different depending on what Linux distribution you have. Be sure to download the one that works for your distribution.
- Using the Command Line
- Download Linux Public SDK v1.18.6.1 (rpm file)
- Activate your terminal program.
- Locate the downloaded rpm file and use “cd” to enter the same directory.
- Use the “su” command to log on as the Super User using your root password.
- The following lists the commands to use depending on what you are doing:
Note: <filename.rpm> is the name of the file that you downloaded.- Log on as Super User with your root password:
su
<type your root password> - Verify your user status:
id - Install the package on a clean system:
rpm -i <filename.rpm> - Uninstall:
rpm -e <filename.rpm> - Upgrade from an older version to a new one:
rpm -Uvh <filename.rpm> - List currently installed LightScribe packages (all packages whose name starts with Lightscribe):
rpm -qa | grep lightscribe
- Log on as Super User with your root password:
- Log out of Super User by typing “exit” when you are done
- Using a GUI (KDE)
- Download Linux Public SDK v1.18.6.1 (rpm file). Your file will most likely be downloaded to your home directory.
- Locate and double click the .rpm file to install it using your default software installer. You may also right click the .rpm file, then choose “Open with Install Software”.
- If you are not logged in as an Administrator, you may be prompted for a password. Enter the Administrator password at that time.
- When you are finished, you can find the installed content in the directories listed above.
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A LightScribe Disc printed with the Wikipedia Logo. | |
Original author(s) | Daryl Anderson |
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Developer(s) | Hewlett-Packard |
Initial release | 2004 |
Stable release | |
Platform | Cross-platform |
Available in | English, Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese |
Type | Computer Software |
License | Freeware, closed source |
Website | [1] HP LightScribe Information Site Closed Nov 2013 [2] |
LightScribe is an optical disc recording technology that was created by the Hewlett-Packard Company. It 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. Although HP is no longer developing the technology, it is still maintained and supported by a number of independent enthusiasts.
The LightScribe method uses the laser in a way similar to when plain data are written to the disc; a greyscale image of the label is etched onto the upper side of the disc. In the beginning, the discs were available only in a sepia color but today[when?] are available in many monochromatic colors.
The purpose of LightScribe is to allow users to create direct-to-disc labels (as opposed to stick-on labels), using their optical disc writer. Special discs and a compatible disc writer are required. Before or after burning data to the read-side of the disc, the user turns the disc over and inserts it with the label side down. The drive's laser then burns the label side in such a way that an image is produced. (see Thermal printing; LightScribe uses a laser instead of a thermal printing head)
History[edit]
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LightScribe was conceived by Hewlett-Packard engineer Daryl Anderson, and the coating's chemistry was developed by Dr. Makarand Gore,[3] and brought to market through the joint design efforts of HP's imaging and optical storage divisions in 2004.[4][5]
It was the first direct to disc labeling technology that allowed users to laser etch images to the label side of a disc. DiscT@2 technology had been on the market since 2002, but DiscT@2 allows users to burn only to the unused portion of the data side of the disc. In 2005, LabelFlash became the main competitor for LightScribe.
Various brands manufacture the required media. Dual Layer DVD+Rs are currently the highest-capacity disc to support the technology.[6] There has yet to be any development of LightScribe Blu-ray discs.
Companies such as HP, Samsung, LaCie and LiteOn have discontinued or are phasing out LightScribe drives as of June 2013[7] with only LG continuing to manufacturing drives; until the manufacturing of LG LightScribe drives was discontinued. As of 26 November 2013,[2] LightScribe.com HP's official LightScribe website has been removed. This has been replaced with the following message:
Thank you for your interest in the LightScribe disc labeling technology. This website is no longer active. LightScribe software and disc utilities may be found on a number of public websites.
As of April 2018, the website returns a 404 error.[8] As of November 2018, the website redirected to Hewlett-Packard's homepage. As of June 2019, HP Desktop PCs Customer Support still has an article of instructions and FAQ about LightScribe.[9]
Mode of operation[edit]
The surface of a LightScribe disc is coated with a reactive dye that changes color when it absorbs 780 nm infrared laser light. Smart pss for mac high sierra. The etched label will show no noticeable fading under exposure to indoor lighting for at least two years.[citation needed] Optical media should always be stored in a protective sleeve or case that keeps the data content in the dark and safe from scratches. If stored this way, the label should last the life of the disc in real-world applications.
LightScribe labels burn in concentric circles, moving outward from the center of the disc. Images with the largest diameters will take longest to burn.
LightScribe is monochromatic, initially a grey etch on a gold-looking surface. From late 2006, LightScribe discs are also available in various surface colors, under the v1.2 specification. The etching is still in shades of grey.
It is not possible to replace a LightScribe label with a new design (as in erase the surface of the disc), but it is possible to add more content to a label that has already been burned.
The center of every LightScribe disc has a unique code that allows the drive to know the precise rotational position of the disc. This, in combination with the drive hardware, allows it to know the precise position from the center outwards, and the disc can be labeled while spinning at high speed using these references. It also serves a secondary purpose: the same disc can be labeled with the same image multiple times. Each successive labeling will darken the blacks and increase image contrast (see drawbacks). Successive burns are perfectly aligned.
Drawbacks[edit]
Special storage precautions are necessary to prevent LightScribe discs from fading. HP's LightScribe website warns users to 'keep discs away from extreme heat, humidity and direct sunlight', 'store them in a cool, dark place', 'use polypropylene disc sleeves rather than PVC sleeves', and also notes that 'residual chemicals on your fingers could cause discoloration of the label image'. Such chemicals include common hand lotions and hair care products.[10] Users not observing these precautions have reported[example needed] LightScribe discs to become visibly faded within two months in the worst case. This drawback makes the technology unsuitable for applications involving continuous handling, and for such popular uses as car music compilation discs, which typically have unavoidable high light and temperature exposure. Since many disc players present internal temperatures significantly higher than room temperature, LightScribe discs should also not be left in disc players for long periods of time.[citation needed]
LightScribe discs may form a visible white powder coating. This is due to crystallization of some of the label-side coating. It is not harmful and can easily be removed with a water-dampened cloth. Wiping the disc with a damp cloth does not harm the inscribed label.[11] At this point, LightScribe support has not explained which conditions lead to this reaction, nor the precautions that can be taken to avoid it.
Multiple LightScribes of the same image increases contrast, but the image quality decreases with successive burns. Noticeable contrast variations are seen in solid shades.
Other uses[edit]
A LightScribe optical drive was used by Maher El-Kady, a graduate of UCLA in 2012 to successfully turn a specially prepared graphite oxide layer coated onto a DVD into graphene.[12] El-Kady and Richard Kaner, his lab professor, used an unmodified LightScribe drive. The disc was prepared by coating the disc with an aqueous solution of graphite oxide and allowing it to dry. Areas of the coating illuminated by the LightScribe laser were turned into graphene. Various shapes can be drawn, which allowed the scientist duo essentially to laser-print an ultracapacitor on graphene using consumer-grade technology.
See also[edit]
- LabelFlash, a similar but incompatible technology
References[edit]
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- ^'LightScribe - Downloads'. 31 October 2013. Archived from the original on 13 March 2009. Retrieved 24 December 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
- ^ ab'LightScribe'. 26 November 2013. Archived from the original on 26 November 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
- ^'HP Online classes – Getting started with LightScribe'. H30187.www3.hp.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-12. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
- ^'HP LightScribe – frequently asked questions'. H71036.www7.hp.com. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
- ^'HP's invention, due in drives soon, lets users burn labels directly onto discs'. Pcworld.com. 2004-01-12. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
- ^'- Verbatim'. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^'Market availability of lightScribe drives'. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ^'Not Found'. 27 September 2014. Archived from the original on 27 August 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
- ^'HP Desktop PCs - Creating Disc Labels with LightScribe'. HP Customer Support. HP.
- ^'Support: FAQ: Burning a Label'. LightScribe.com. Archived from the original on 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
- ^'Support: FAQ: Support and System Software'. LightScribe.com. Archived from the original on 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
- ^'Graphene information'. www.graphene-battery.net. 2013-04-15. Retrieved 2013-04-16.
External links[edit]
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- U.S. Patent 7,172,991, 'Integrated CD/DVD recording and labeling', Daryl E. Anderson, Makarand P Gore, Paul J McClellan, Hewlett-Packard Development Company
- LightScribe.TV The LightScribe Video Training and Support Website
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