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LaCie LightScribe Labeler

User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question

Solution

Can I add pictures/text 

to a label that has al-

ready been burned?

Yes. Start with your original label template and then add the new label information. Be sure 

to remove your previous information from the template to avoid burning it again. Note that 

if you hide the background picture using the “Eye” button, the background will not print.

Can I save my own 

template?

No. You have to save your project in your document folder and open it when you want to cre-

ate a similar design. Note that free background pictures are available from  

www.lightscribe.com

 (Label Gallery).

Can I change a tem-

plate?

No. The existing templates cannot be altered. You must save your modifications under a dif-

ferent file name.

Can I burn onto sev-

eral LightScribe DVD 

drives?

Yes. Using version 1.1 or higher: multiple drive printing is integrated into the application. To 
update your application, go to: 

www.lacie.com/support/drivers

. On older versions, 

you must duplicate the application as many times as required (Press the “Alt” key and drag 

and drop the application logo). We recommend updating anyway since duplicating the ap-

plication consumes more CPU power.

How can I move or 

resize the background 

image?

The background image is locked and scaled to fit the disc. You can unlock it by clicking the 

lock button. You will then be able to move and resize the background image.

How can I learn the 

function of a button?

Move the cursor over the button and a function description will appear after a few seconds.

How can I create an 

exact square or circle?

First, select the appropriate tool, and then hold the “shift” key down while creating the square 

or circle.

Why can’t I center or 

justify the text I inserted 

(text format buttons are 

not available in the text 

box)?

This is normal if you have entered circular text. Circular text cannot be centered or justified. 

However, the whole text box can be centered in the middle of the picture. Therefore, if you 

would like to center several lines, you can enter them in different text boxes and center those 

boxes.

What is the extension of 

a file created by Light-

Scribe Labeler?

The extension is “.lightscribe”.

What happens if a disc 

hasn’t been properly

inserted (label upwards 

for instance)?

LightScribe automatically detects whether or not a disc has been inserted

correctly. If the disc is improperly inserted, it will eject and an error message will display.

Why can’t I email the 

LightScribe file I cre-

ated?

Your LaCie LightScribe Labeler creates folders. The file must be stuffed before it can be 

emailed.

Summary of Contents for LightScribe Labeler

Page 1: ...LaCie LightScribe Labeler 4 3 1 Main Window 4 3 2 Tool Drawer 5 3 3 Print Options Drive Info 8 4 Using the LaCie LightScribe Labeler 10 4 1 Using the Templates to Create a Label 11 4 2 Creating a Cust...

Page 2: ...al Disc Drive Drives such as the LaCie d2 DVD RW Drive with Light Scribe enable validation of media types and control of sled position spindle speed and focus to burn the label on LightScribe compatib...

Page 3: ...to begin using the LaCie LightScribe Labeler application to create your custom CDs and DVDs 1 2 3 4 5 Technical note If you would like to in stall the application on more than one computer you need t...

Page 4: ...de a wider band is burned and the image burned takes a little longer than the Title Label mode In Full Label mode the entire disc surface may be covered and images and linear text may be added Design...

Page 5: ...itch between the Templates and Edit screens Label Mode There are two options for viewing the templates you can view the templates based on their Label mode Title Content or Full or you can view all of...

Page 6: ...und im age Your LaCie LightScribe Labeler Edit Pane The Edit Pane allows you to customize the look of your label from this window you ll be able to format text add a photo and define the look of your...

Page 7: ...ove selected objects to the back Center selected objects vertically Center selected objects horizontally Move selected object to the center Color Fill modify an object s fill color Stroke modify an ob...

Page 8: ...lect all of them by checking and unchecking the boxes Preview Click to view a preview of the label before it prints in grayscale Cancel Click this button to exit the Print Op tions Drive Info dialog b...

Page 9: ...e s printing ca pability to date only monochrome is sup ported Media manufacturer I D describes the media manufacturer s I D number for a list of I D numbers see page 26 Label diameter measures the di...

Page 10: ...e data DVD to a slide show presentation to a music mix CD Once you ve compiled your content for your CD or DVD place your disc into your LaCie d2 DVD RW Drive data side down Next burn your content ont...

Page 11: ...Using the LightScribe Labeler 4 1 Using the Templates to Create a Label In the current LightScribe Labeler version you can not save your own templates nor modify the list of tem plates Regularly check...

Page 12: ...e area of the image within the Label Area will be printed Any part of the image or text that is covered in grey will not be printed Full burns the entire surface of the disc allowing you to add curved...

Page 13: ...n the Eye icon D in the Background section of the Edit Pane When the Background Image is be ing hidden the Label Area becomes a white space A hidden background image will not print There are two diffe...

Page 14: ...age icon in the Tools section and select the image that you d like to import OR From the File menu choose Import Image Com mand Alt I and select the image that you d like to import Once the image is a...

Page 15: ...cent box which will launch the color palette where you will be able to choose an applicable color To adjust line width of the stroke use the Line Width slider F or enter a specific value Using the Ell...

Page 16: ...he Text Edit palette To align the text highlight the text and click on ei ther the Align Left Center Align Right or Justify but tons Once you ve entered your text click on the OK but ton The Enter tex...

Page 17: ...ble to type in your text and size it accordingly To resize the text change the font or color or add shadows or underlines highlight the text and click on the button to launch the Text Edit palette Cir...

Page 18: ...able to type in your text and size it accordingly To re size the text change the font or color or add shadows or underlines highlight the text and click on the button to launch the Text Edit palette C...

Page 19: ...u will be printing multiple copies of the same label design simply enter the total number of copies that you d like to print the minimum is one and the maximum is 999 When printing multiple copies onc...

Page 20: ...ress bar helps you visualize the remaining printing time for each drive even from a distance As soon as the printing is finished a confirmation window will appear alerting you to the successful burn a...

Page 21: ...d run the installation regularly If similar host software is already installed on your computer it will not install Firmware firmware is not updated very often Update your firmware if you experience p...

Page 22: ...label side down into the drive but I got a message telling me that the media is not recognized and should be burned in generic mode You have probably used one of the new v1 2 discs The v1 2 discs rel...

Page 23: ...ons My label appears small on the screen LaCie LightScribe Labeler could not define the monitor resolution This is a problem en countered only with very early releases of the software Updating to v1 0...

Page 24: ...move the application to a new system the software will start and quit im mediately because the library is not found on the system Therefore if you want to copy the application onto a new system you w...

Page 25: ...umes more CPU power How can I move or resize the background image The background image is locked and scaled to fit the disc You can unlock it by clicking the lock button You will then be able to move...

Page 26: ...a plus sign Click on the location where you want to add your text Why can t I import sev eral images at the same time If you drag and drop several images at the same time only the first one will be mo...

Page 27: ...mation on hand Your LaCie drive s serial number Operating system and version Processor type and speed Amount of memory installed Names of any other devices installed on your computer including CD DVD...

Page 28: ...ww lacie com de contact LaCie Italy Contact us at http www lacie com it contact LaCie Japan Contact us at http www lacie com jp contact LaCie Netherlands Contact us at http www lacie com nl contact La...

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