The results are shown below.īy looking at the picture below, you can see that LG's new Super Multi Blue drive is identified as an "HL-DT-ST BD-RE WH10LS30." How long does it take to print a label? For testing purposes, we printed a disc using Memorex's LightScribe v1.2 color CD-R media, with the quality set to "best". The higher the quality, the longer the process will take. Keep in mind this option not only changes the level of detail, it also affects the amount of time it takes to print the label. Before you can do this though, you will need to choose the contrast. Once you've created your LightScribe label, you're ready to print it.
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Using the bundled LabelPrint software you can create and burn LightScribe disc labels. For the WH10LS30, LG turned to CyberLink. However, at the time of this review, the list of compatible software is still relatively short. Most major software companies have pledged support for the technology. This triggers a chemical reaction that produces a color change, allowing the user to print text, artwork or graphics.Įven if you have a LightScribe capable drive and media, you will need software that supports it. These special discs have a thin dye coating on the label side that absorbs laser light. They also must be able to recognize LightScribe media. While LightScribe capable drives use the same laser when burning both the data and label, they have to be able to accurately control the laser's focus and position as well as the spindle speed. Of course you can't do this with just any drive, media or software. According to HP, it's as simple as burning the data, flipping the disc, and then burning the label. Developed by HP, LightScribe lets you burn durable, silk screen quality labels directly onto your CD's and DVD's using the same drive that burned the data. The WH10LS30 is the latest Super Multi Blue drive from LG to feature LightScribe technology. LG WH10LS30 Super Multi Blue 10x Blu-ray Disc ReWriter
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The specs below have been taken from LG's website and the manual that came with the drive. By looking at the picture above you can see the drive's SATA interface and power connector. The rear of the WH10LS30 is pretty straightforward. Off by default, this LED lights up a bright blue whenever the drive is reading or writing. Along with the large "Super Multi Blue" and "LG" logos, you can see one showing support for the Blu-ray Disc format.īelow the silver strip you can see the WH10LS30's single LED. The WH10LS30 also has its share of logos.
While there are a few slight differences, the two drives share the same basic design including the glossy black plastic and silver highlights. At the time of this review, this is the only official firmware available for the WH10LS30.įrom the front, the WH10LS30 looks very similar to LG's 8x Blu-ray Disc rewriter, the BH08LS20. The drive LG sent us for this review was manufactured in February of 2010 and had firmware version 1.00.