How to get Light Scribe to Work

[jbruno]

Good Morning,

First off I have this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106015

It came with OEM Nero and another DVD viewing disk. It did not come with any other software.

It installed via Windows XP fine, but is only seen as a CD Rom.

I upgraded to Nero 7 ultra.

I cannot figure out how to tell Nero that this has light scribe capabilities nor can I figure out where in Nero to print a lite scribe label (sort of). I did go to the label/cover maker in Nero 7 but in preferences it does not give me the option of selecting this drive as my default light scribe drive.

How do I set up the drive so that it is recognized as light scribe capable and how do I make a label within Nero 7.

Thank you,

[hobey19]

have you installed the host software for lightscribe on nero?

http://ww2.nero.com/nero7/enu/LightScribe.html

i have never used lightscribe myself, but if you install that, it should become more clear on how to use it

craig

[jbruno]

Originally Posted by hobey19 have you installed the host software for lightscribe on nero? http://ww2.nero.com/nero7/enu/LightScribe.html i have never used lightscribe myself, but if you install that, it should become more clear on how to use it craig

That's what I think I need. I will try it later today once home.

thank you,

[hobey19]

Windows Platform Launch the Nero Cover Designer application. Click Start->All Programs->Nero->Labels->Nero Cover Designer. In the New Document menu, select the LightScribe option if shown. Otherwise, select the Empty Document option. Click OK. Select the Text Box tool by clicking on its icon or select Object->Insert->Text Box from the menu at the top of the screen. Click and drag your mouse to create the text box area. Double click on the text box area and type in the text information you want to include. Click OK. If you want to add your own background, select the Image tool by clicking on its icon or select Object->Insert->Image... from the menu at the top of the screen. Load up your image and make the desired adjustment. When you are satisfied with the appearance of your label design, insert the LightScribe disc (label-side down) into the disc drive tray and then click File->Print LightScribe Label... from the menu at the top of the screen. Select a Contrast Level and then click Print to begin burning the label. The estimated time to complete the label is displayed, along with a progress bar. You can continue to work on your computer while LightScribe is burning the label.

i went ahead and installed the host because i realized i have a lightscribe burner. it puts a nice link on your desktop for easy reference, but the directions above are for nero specifically. good luck

craig

[jbruno]

Originally Posted by jbruno That's what I think I need. I will try it later today once home. thank you,

Downloaded the sofware and created first label.

Thank you,