Who owns a compatible burner, can print labels and texts directly on the back of the disc using the computer. In this tutorial we then see how to burn a personalized label on the back of a DVD or CD, using the LightScribe program that works with different types of burners.
HP's LightScribe technology is supported by almost all recorder models that support this feature (Some other older models support NEC's Labelflash technology which is very similar, but has now fallen into disuse).
Prerequisite for using LightScribe is, of course, a computer with a CD or DVD burner that supports LightScribe.
If you don't know if your recorder is LightScribe or not, you need to look at the technical specifications listed on the computer manufacturer's website.
Using a program such as SIW you can see what information you have about the DVD Writer in the Hardware -> Storage Devices section.
If this does not help, you might as well install the LightScribe System Software program, start the LightScribe utility from the Start menu and read the system information.
In addition, another prerequisite is to use high sensitivity discs with LightScribe support because custom labels cannot be printed on normal CDs and DVDs.
The backs of these discs are empty, without any pre-printed label or design and with a color different from the normal ones.
To burn a personalized label on the back of a disc, once it is ascertained that it is possible and with the right DVD, you can open Simple LightScribe Labeler (From the Start menu -> All programs -> LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling -> LightScribe Labeler) to burn the drawing or writing.
The LightScribe Labeler Simple allows you to write two text entries and select a border to separate them.
In the text field you can write what you want to appear as a title or label.
Select the type of separator border between the two text fields, press Next and see a preview of how the label will be printed on the back of the disc.
Before pressing the Burn Label button, insert the disc upside down into the player, making sure not to insert it in the same position as when you burn normally otherwise the DVD or CD will be ruined forever.
The burn or print process should not take longer than two minutes.
For the creation of better labels, for better contrast and darker images, there are those who recommend burning the same label several times.
If you use exactly the same label, with the same program, then the printing will take place in the same position and will be more readable.
If you want to create more beautiful labels, there is another program called LightScribe Labeler Template which contains some templates for greater customization.
LightScribe technology is very common for printing labels on the back side of CD or DVD discs and many people who have this ability either don't know they have a computer that supports lightScribe or they don't know how to use it.
LightScribe is one of the 15 ways to use a burner described in another post.
If, on the other hand, LightScribe could not be used, these labels can be purchased as adhesives to be glued onto CDs or DVDs considering that the dimensions are identical for everyone.
If you want to print the label with your printer, the best site to download labels already made and editable as you want using programs such as Microsoft Word, is the Office Templates site.
As an alternative to LightScribe, the Epson Print CD program is also very good and free, also updated for Windows 10.
In another article, however, how to download, create and print covers for CDs and DVDs .
