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Lite-On SHW-16H5S LightScribe

Aalaap Ghag, Jan 23, 2006 1010 hrs IST

LightScribe teams up with the venerable Lite-On to bring us a very affordable burner that also lets you print CD labels.

Good read/write speeds, great quality LightScribe printing, great price

DVD-R DL at 4X max, slow DAE

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LightScribe is back! And this time, it teams up with the venerable Lite-On to bring us a very affordable burner that also lets you print CD labels. Without further ado, let's put some more light on the new Lite-On LightScribe (wow, that was almost poetic).

LightScribe lets you burn a CD or DVD, turn it over and burn the label or any other artwork on the disc's label side. For this, you need special LightScribe media. We enquired with Moser Baer and we were informed that LightScribe CD-Rs cost Rs. 48 a piece. Compared to between Rs. 6 and Rs. 8 for a standard CD-R, this 40-buck premium is really not viable if you're considering on printing names and stuff on each of your burnt discs. LightScribe printing only seems to be of use to companies who have a higher burning volume than standard end users, yet lower than mass production quantities.

Before we crunch numbers and time the burns, we'll go ahead and print some beautiful scenery on a Verbatim LightScribe DVD+R. The process was the same as the earlier BenQ 1625 LightScribe - use a LightScribe labeling application like Nero CoverDesigner (which comes with Nero), create your own label or use an existing image, put the LightScribe media face down in the drive and press the Print button.

After Estella Warren and Laetitia Casta, its now time to imprint Heidi Klum. Yum. Heidi Klum turned out much better than Laetita Casta. The print was smoother and the dithering was extremely low. The 29-minute print quality was much better than the BenQ 1625 LightScribe.

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(111) Comments

VRINDA CHIBBER

,MUMBAI, on Jun 17, 2008 01:48 PM

i WOULD LIKE TO DIRECT PRINT CDs OR PRINT STICKERS ON THE CDS. THE CDS ARE IN BULK. LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOUR PROMT REPLY

RAINBOW CREATIO

,MUMBAI, on Sep 13, 2008 11:07 AM

We print directly on CDS , DVD's , MINI CD , with offset, screen & 4 colour printing, contact Suresh at 9869 902383 / 9869 955 155

Mohankumar

,Mumbai, on Dec 29, 2011 05:15 PM

coverxp is a software that allows you to print your covers in seconds and in style...cover printing has never been so easy or so complete, simply drag your covers inside the software directly from your browser and click the print icon. that's all there is to it - your new covers will be printed in seconds.

piyush kamboj

,delhi, on Oct 23, 2007 10:42 PM

can i also print on the normal dvd surface with lightscribe

kuber

,delhi, on Jul 24, 2010 05:04 PM

no

Debajyoti Ghosh

,Kolkata, on Apr 05, 2010 11:46 AM

I need a CD printing on 500 cd,...Kolkata boy contact me

Mahir

,Mumbai, on Oct 11, 2009 03:29 PM

Where can i Buy a bunch of Lightscribe CDs

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad, on Oct 02, 2009 02:17 PM

CD/DVD printing with high resolution printers with water proof coating Multi colour NO MINIMUM QUANTITY required Also available Business card CDs

Purnendu

,Kolkata, on Dec 30, 2008 02:45 PM

Any concern contact immediately if they can do bulk cd writing at kolkata. ph : 9635450000 (kolkata)

thinley

,Thimphu, on Mar 17, 2009 11:22 AM

sir, i am from Bhutan....and i have produced one album...and looking for the mass production....and i would like to know about the price in your organization for the audio CD per pcs. thanks ...

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad, on Aug 24, 2009 11:24 AM

we can offer CD/DVD printing and duplication - pl. contact

Sparklead adver

,NEW DELHI, on Jul 03, 2006 03:54 PM

all type printing solution (CD PRINTING, 4COLOR PRINTING,SCREEN PRINTING)

Vivek

,New Delhi, on Mar 22, 2009 09:16 AM

I want to get logo and name printing done on my software CD's, before the same being send to the customer. Please give me your prices per CD / DVD

Naveen Yadav

,Gurgaon, on Dec 12, 2008 09:16 PM

1

Parthiv Zaveri

,Bangalore, on Nov 25, 2008 12:50 AM

Hello, do you print and supply Christmas and New Year cards? We want to have our company logo also printed within...

VIVEK

,LUCKNOW, on Nov 19, 2008 07:46 PM

THIS INFORMATION IS USEFULL GOOD THANKS

Kiran Shah

,ahmedabad, on Nov 11, 2008 04:42 PM

for all your CD/DVD printing and duplicating needs conatct KARR ENTERPRISE Ahmedabad -79-26563376

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad - 380006, on Dec 10, 2007 10:11 AM

for all your cd printing and duplicating needs - please contact www.fototext@gmail.com or call Kiran Shah - 09825520676 www.cdprinting.in

Surekha

,Mumbai, on Jun 23, 2008 05:59 PM

hi i want labels to be printed on cd in bulk qty in mumbai where is it done & how much time does it take

Vijay

,Mumbai, on Oct 30, 2008 12:48 PM

Got a Big job done at a short notice from Fototext - Kiran Shah, Ahmedabad. Excellent Quality. Fast. Reliable.

kumara

,rettanai, on Jan 25, 2006 08:54 PM

it is superb-reena

ram

,, on Jun 10, 2008 11:42 PM

kiran shah

,ahmdebad, on Sep 17, 2008 01:17 PM

Hi, we print directly on Vd/DVD - multi colour - no min. order

Arun R

,Auranagabad, on Jul 16, 2008 03:37 PM

I want 2000 VCD with cover Printing & writing .Who can do this Job in Aurangabad / Pune /Mumbai with costing

kiran shah

,ahmdebad, on Sep 17, 2008 01:16 PM

hi, we print directly on CD/DVD - multi colour

vipul patel

,mumbai, on Dec 11, 2007 12:17 PM

i want name of organization in mumbai which can able to print the design on the top side of cd with name as well as picture.

Xavier

,Bangalore, on Jan 25, 2008 12:31 PM

i want name of organization in mumbai which can able to print the design on the top side of cd with name as well as picture

kiran shah

,ahmedabad, on Apr 26, 2008 03:58 PM

we are at ahmedabad and can ships printed CDs overnight - NO MIN ORDER REQUIRED CONTACT - KIRAN SHAH 09825520676

Mohammed Shemee

,Ernakulam, on Apr 08, 2008 11:43 AM

i want 100 Blank CD & DVD Writable discs

Rahul Sharma

,New Delhi, on Mar 10, 2008 02:36 PM

i want 2000 blank CD for (to convernt as audio cds) with a lable on the CD. Can I have the quotation of each CD along with lable (design of the sticker which will be sticked on each CD will be sent by us to you after the rate).

Kiran Shah

,ahmedabad, on Mar 12, 2008 02:12 PM

we can print directly on CDs - @ rs. 18 per CD (inclusive of moserbaer cd)

rajesh

,mum, on Feb 18, 2008 10:28 PM

i wnat lightscribe cd /dvd , where i get it? plz let me know

Mr Naik

,Mumbai, on Sep 25, 2007 01:11 PM

I want to by multi color printing technology or system to print on CD / DVD, can anybody provide me the details for the same?

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad - 380006, on Oct 03, 2007 01:18 PM

We supply high end CD printer with HP technology - CD Artist CD printer uses standard HP - 78D and 15D cartridges available from any computer media store. It is high speed - 30 secs. to print a 4 colour CD/DVD - also have adopters for Business Card CD - contact KIRAN SHAH fototext@gmail.com - 09825520676

Xavier

,Bangalore, on Jan 25, 2008 12:18 PM

I want to by multi color printing technology or system to print on CD / DVD, can anybody provide me the details for the same?

Xavier

,Bangalore, on Jan 25, 2008 12:18 PM

I want to by multi color printing technology or system to print on CD / DVD, can anybody provide me the details for the same?

Anurekha Ghosh

,Kolkata, on Jan 04, 2008 11:46 PM

Sir Where can i print 4 colour DVD face printing in Kolkata in bulk?

Sandy

,Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, on Nov 23, 2007 04:20 PM

Can anybody tell me from where i can get Light Scribe CD/DVD in Navi Mumbai?

amit

,indore, on Oct 28, 2007 04:00 PM

I want Marathi CD "Rashi Chakra" from Mumbai . send address of cd palace

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad - 380006, on Oct 19, 2007 04:28 PM

we have high end - HP technology based CD printers in stock. Pl. contact - Kiran Shah - 09825520676

Gobonda Mondal

,Kolkata, on Oct 04, 2007 10:11 AM

I want to buy some of blank printable cd and printing our matter on top, if any organization is interested to do this job please, inform me by mail with rate(per 100 pcs)

kiran shah

,ahmedabad, on Oct 10, 2007 05:56 PM

contact any MOSERBAER dealer near your place - they carry printable surface CDs

sdfsdf

,sdfsdf, on Sep 29, 2007 05:48 AM

weqrf

sahil

,new delhi, on Sep 07, 2007 04:24 PM

i want to print on the cd and cd cover and also write about 5,000 copies.please give me price with cd and printing cover and cd.thank's

skcpune

,Pune, on Sep 10, 2007 07:07 PM

We can provide U CDs with Printing, cover & writing contact 09822037514-Shyam Ganatra

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad - 380006, on Sep 24, 2007 12:57 PM

We can offer to do that - or can offer a heavy duty professional CD printer - which can print 30 CD/hr. contact - Kiran Shah - 09825520676

lynz

,mumbai, on Jul 04, 2007 03:40 PM

i'm looking to print some graphics on 400 cds. can anyone tell me where it can be done in mumbai and what it'll cost me?

skcpune

,Pune, on Jul 05, 2007 02:35 PM

Hi, we can provide cd/dvd 4 colour printed cd with data writing from pune. contact : Shyam Ganatra - 09822037514

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad - 380006, on Aug 11, 2007 03:17 PM

We are based at Ahmedabad - we can offer CD/DVD printing, duplication - also mini cd abd business card CD printing, CONATACT - KIRAN SHAH - 9825520676

sanket srivasta

,noida, on Jul 01, 2007 08:41 PM

where i can get lightscribe cd's in noida....or nehru place....and plz tell the cost of single lightscribe cd

Dinesh

,Nepal, on Dec 09, 2006 09:33 AM

Can I print graphics directly over CD surface? or I have to use a paper label? Also let me know name of the cds over which it will work perfectly.

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad - 380006, on Apr 25, 2007 04:38 PM

SURE - U WILL NEED A CD PRINTER AND PRINTABLE SURFACE cd - moserbaer SUPPLIES THE SAME - OR U CAN CONATCT US - 09825520676 KIRAN SHAH

pravin m. patel

,vasai ( west ) dist.thane pin 401202, on Apr 25, 2007 02:44 PM

i want to print 200 gujarati wedding cards on cd. can i get rates for the same & addresses with contact numbers in mumbai ?

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad - 380006, on Apr 25, 2007 04:33 PM

sure we do that - we are at ahmedabad pl. call 09825520676 - kiran shah we offer complete CD printing solution

pravin m. patel

,vasai ( west ) dist.thane pin 401202, on Apr 25, 2007 02:37 PM

i want ot print 200 guajarati wedding card with full detail on cd. can i get rate for the same & addresses with contact number in mumbai

pravin m. patel

,vasai ( west ) dist.thane pin 401202, on Apr 25, 2007 02:21 PM

i want to print 200 gujarati wedding cards with full details directly on cd. can i get rates for the same & addresses with contact numbers in mumbai

ultrasolutions

,Navi Mumbai, on Feb 19, 2007 11:26 AM

where can i purchase lightscribe cd's & dvd's in navi mumbai

Raj

,thane, on Dec 30, 2006 11:37 PM

where can i buy light scribe disc or hp 2u disc in thane, mumbai ?

Fran?ois

,ste-ambroise QC Canada, on Dec 21, 2006 12:45 AM

i want buy lightscribe burner

sumitesh

,bangalore, on Dec 08, 2006 09:44 AM

Hi,can u let me know where i can get light scribe DVD's in Bangalore...

chetan

,pune, on Dec 02, 2006 01:35 PM

sir we want to print cd so just let me know the address & phone no. for pune please let me Know if any branch in camp pune.

skcpune

,Pune, on Dec 06, 2006 09:07 AM

U can contantact me on 9822037514 will provide service in camp also.

NIKHIL

,MUMBAI, on Nov 14, 2006 12:34 AM

hi could you please let me know about where could i buy lightscribe cds in mumbai........ if possible some shops in bandra or santacruz....THANKS

bibhas

,katihar, on Dec 02, 2006 01:08 AM

23, Second Floor, Shah Industrial Estate, Off, Veera Desai Road, Anhderi (W), Mumbai - 400 053 Tel 022 - 26734696/97/98/99

pchuwit

,20230, on Nov 21, 2006 02:31 PM

012/125

Sanjib Das

,Kolkata, on Jul 09, 2006 01:16 PM

Sir, we want to print (four colour) on 10000 CDs. Pls write.

skcpune

,Pune, on Nov 16, 2006 09:12 AM

Hi, we are based at Pune and can offer complete CD printing solution with writing No minimum quantity required Shyam Ganatra - 09822037514

girish oak

,thane, mumbai, (maharashtra), on Oct 12, 2006 08:25 PM

hi... i want to know the address where i can get cd with printing in thane, mumbai,

Shyam Ganatra

,Pune, on Nov 11, 2006 11:21 AM

I can supply u cd/DVD with printing from Pune. Contact 9822037514

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad, on Nov 11, 2006 05:17 PM

Hi, we are based at Ahmedabad and can offer complete CD printing solution No minimum quantity required Kiran Shah - 09825520676

FRANCISCO IVAN

,SAN CRISTOBAL, on Oct 08, 2006 06:03 AM

BIEN

gagan

,chandigarh, on Oct 06, 2006 01:54 PM

Please email me where I can buy in Delhi/ Chandigarh and is an e-catalogue available?

marijan

,vukovar, on Sep 30, 2006 12:59 AM

Light scribe

alien

,mars, on Apr 10, 2006 08:35 PM

can i print labels on both sides of the disc?

Working On The

,The Gene POOL !, on Aug 31, 2006 01:31 PM

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kiran shah

,ahmedabad, on Sep 02, 2006 02:30 PM

no - the other side will have coated material for writing contents - you can not print on that side

Sparklead adver

,NEW DELHI, on Jul 03, 2006 03:52 PM

all type printing solution (CD PRINTING, 4COLOR PRINTING,SCREEN PRINTING)

Ashutosh Mehta

,Dehradun, on Sep 02, 2006 11:29 AM

Pl quote tthe rates for face printing on CDROMs for following quantities: 1,000 5,000 10,000 Get in touch with me at 0135-3253686. -Ashutosh

gkap

,Surat, on Aug 06, 2006 08:25 PM

what is the price of this product? where can i get it in surat or nearby?

Sparklead adver

,NEW DELHI, on Jul 03, 2006 03:56 PM

all type printing solution (CD PRINTING, 4COLOR PRINTING,SCREEN PRINTING)

LOKESH

,NEW DELHI, on Jul 28, 2006 03:52 PM

PLEASE CONTACT ME URGENTLY FOR CD PRINTING 9810106538

Sparklead adver

,NEW DELHI, on Jul 03, 2006 03:55 PM

all type printing solution (CD PRINTING, 4COLOR PRINTING,SCREEN PRINTING)

Sparklead adver

,NEW DELHI, on Jul 03, 2006 03:53 PM

all type printing solution (CD PRINTING, 4COLOR PRINTING,SCREEN PRINTING)

Sparklead adver

,NEW DELHI, on Jul 03, 2006 03:52 PM

all type printing solution (CD PRINTING, 4COLOR PRINTING,SCREEN PRINTING)

pran

,bangalore, on Feb 01, 2006 01:25 PM

can anybody tell how exactly to print the text\image on the cd?

Kiran Shah

,Ahmedabad, on Jun 30, 2006 06:21 PM

you will require specially coated - printable surface CD - and special inkjet printer - low cost printing or a thermal printer - high cost of printing or use service like ours to get CDs printed - there is no minimum qauntity 09825520676

Hemant Kumar

,Lucknow, on Jun 16, 2006 02:16 AM

Sir, Please tell me if there are and LiteOn Dealers in Lucknow, UP. I am desperate to buy this product. Thanks.

hghnjjjm

,gthghhh, on Jun 29, 2006 07:11 PM

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Anonymous

,Ernakulam, on Jun 11, 2006 08:15 PM

Where can I get Lightscribe CDs and DVDS and the price of it?

Unni

,Delhi, on May 18, 2006 05:17 PM

Any idea about any dealer selling LG GSA-4166B Burner in Nehruplace, New Delhi ?

Artur

,Lubie? Kujawski, Poland, on Apr 28, 2006 12:57 AM

It's great product :)

Manoj Kumar Mec

,Bongaigaon/Assam, on Jan 24, 2006 04:55 AM

Where can I get this in Nehru Place, New Delhi ?

Amitojh

,New Delhi, on Apr 17, 2006 12:58 AM

HP lightscribe writers are much cheaper then liteon i got an HP lightscribe model no.TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552L for Rs.3500 n the software its working on is SURETHING CD/DVD labeler ....nero doesn't support this drive for lightscribing but SURETHING CD Labeler prints amazing labels thru this drive n it rocks man ...u can get it from any HP dealer n other HP lightscribe drives r available inthe range of Rs.4200-4800.

subrato

,kolkata, on Apr 11, 2006 05:00 PM

Can I print on paper insted?

brijesh singh

,lucknow, on Mar 20, 2006 12:19 PM

I want purchase a Liteon Super AllWrite SHM-165P6S DVD Writer,where are retailer-shops in india market.

mohit

,chandigarh, on Feb 24, 2006 04:40 PM

this article is copied from 'CHIP' magazine.

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,tXx40yUXFM, on Feb 21, 2006 02:58 AM

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uday

,delhi, on Feb 03, 2006 04:01 PM

Respect sir, My organisation want to printing a blank cd face cover. Please give your contact no. immedately

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,TccL9P1zT0, on Feb 03, 2006 05:10 AM

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Naveen!M

,Bangalore, on Jan 24, 2006 09:35 AM

According to the Nero Info Tool, this drive is supposed to be able to read/write Blueray Discs. ROTFL!!!

Zuna

,Delhi, on Jan 24, 2006 10:10 AM

The tick box is on the right side, dumb a$s...

vizzpv

,chennai, on Jan 31, 2006 10:45 AM

Yes the above comment is write the tick is on the other side fool

5l@y3r---->u

,mumbai, on Jan 24, 2006 12:29 PM

dis is gud man. i thnk it has gud val 4 money.btw does ny1 kno weder it is available in lamington road,mumbai

prime

,abgb, on Jan 24, 2006 05:29 PM

yeah man .. prime abgb zindabad !!!

Chandresh

,mumbai, on Jan 30, 2006 10:12 AM

call 9821216164. Lightscribe feature available on Lacie DVDRW

hazel

,izmir, on Jan 27, 2006 04:16 AM

i think laetitia casta is better than others;)

tony1234

,Nasik, on Jan 24, 2006 10:44 PM

it does nt read blue ray chummy as blue ray has not been extended to liteon!

Aseem

,New Delhi, on Jan 24, 2006 11:15 AM

Has anyone tried this product.. I am interested in it.. Where can i get it in New Delhi

a M i T

,Mumbai, on Jan 23, 2006 06:05 PM

dnt know abt the product, but nice pic man

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