LightScribe support for Linux.

Introduction

LaCie has released the first software that allows burning labels on LightScribe media using LightScribe drives under Linux.

Prerequisites

• x86 distribution of Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Dapper) or newer

• LightScribe-enabled DVD/CD burner

• LightScribe media

• Alien package, to install RPM packaged software in Ubuntu. If you don't have it installed or don't know if you do, use this command:

  • sudo apt-get install alien

• Install old C library if you have Ubuntu 7.04 or newer:

  • sudo apt-get install libstdc++5

Installing

1. Download the software from LaCie

   1. LightScribe Host Software for Linux:
      http://www.lacie.com/download/drivers/lightscribe-1.8.15.1-linux-2.6-intel.rpm

   2. LightScribe Labeler for Linux
      http://www.lacie.com/download/drivers/4L-1.0-r6.i586.rpm

2. Install the packages using Alien

   • sudo alien -i lightscribe-1.8.15.1-linux-2.6-intel.rpm
     sudo alien -i 4L-1.0-r6.i586.rpm

     Note: The packages must be installed in this order!

   Additionally, newer software may be available at http://www.lightscribe.com/downloadSection/linux/index.aspx

Enable Enhanced Contrast

Activating the higher contrast print mode will let you print higher quality labels, at the cost of a bit longer burn time.

1. Run the Enhanced Contrast Utility for Linux

   • sudo /usr/lib/lightscribe/elcu.sh

2. Enter 1 to turn on Enhanced Contrast, or 2 to disable it.

This tip is documented on the LightScribe Pre-Release Software Evaluation page.

Links

• LaCie LightScribe Labeler for Linux product page

• LaCie LightScribe Labeler for Linux User Manual

• LaCie LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling Technology page

• Official LightScribe site

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