Flash (print) Label technology

[Tommix]

Hello guys. I wonder about NEC flash label technology in their DVD-+RW roms. Its replaces Lightscribe technology and it is in COLORS... Flash label suppports 256 colors, and I wonder - how can laser make colored labels on any CD/DVD? Can someone tell me about it....

[Incroyable HULK]

For now, this technology does not produce color output. However, there are some plans for color printing on the way. The Color would be obtained by having different layer on the "printable" disc thus reacting differently to the laser and producing something similar as a RGB effect.

This is what I had for information about a year ago before the LightScribe and LabelFlash product were available...

I tested the LightScribe and I am not really impressed by the result but also regarding the required time to print.

Anyway, you can read more at:

http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/02/14/lab...ightscribe_dvd/

I still prefer to use a Epson R800 + Maxell Printable Silver CD & DVD... I get it done in 30sec. and the result is superb!

Also, Primera and Imation are beginning to ship those AquaGuard Media which looks promising:

http://www.primera.com/

http://ir.imation.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=7396...ticle&ID=801861

[Tommix]

I found... I was trying to find info about Flash label..but its calls LabelFlash And here is some info about it, for those whos is like my

At the IFA, NEC exhibited a wide range of new drives which not only support DVD+R(W) and DVD-R(W) but also, for the first time, DVD-RAM.

Initially introduced by Yamaha Corp, LabelFlash is an alternative technology to Lightscribe. LabelFlash technology was introduced by Yamaha back in 2002 with the name "Disc T@2", and is able to burn (laser) custom motifs, lettering or images onto the top side of DVD blanks. LabelFlash technology simplifies the labeling of self-burned DVDs – e.g. for archiving – and also enables creative DVD design. It eliminates the need for complex adhesive labeling systems and considerably enhances the durability of the media because, especially in the case of DVD blanks, the label can make the medium unreadable

LabelFlash delivers high image quality because it enables 256 brightness shades. The labeling process takes around five minutes to produce excellent quality results. One special feature is that both the top side and the data side of the blank can be labeled – provided that there is enough available memory. LabelFlash can be used for any blanks with a writable top surface. On these media, the labeled top surface is covered by a 0.6 millimeter-thick protect layer which ensures that even labels that are exposed to light are extremely durable.

Competitive technology Lightscribe currently does not offer multi-color disc labeling and also the image burning process takes 30min. The updated Lightscribe technology is expected in the following months and will also come with specific enhancements in labeling quality.

Edited February 16, 2006 by Tommix

[suryad]

Wow that is quite cool. I just got an Epson printer for printing dvds and so on and it works great! I wonder if these new in tray printing mechanisms will be as high quality as that.