LightScribe media recorders can etch complicated permanent label designs onto specially-prepared LightScribe media quickly and easily. These media contain CDs and DVDs.CD or DVD recorders set with LightScribe technology can use their lasers to etch permanent labels and visual designs onto discs, avoiding chaotic labels or ink materials. Only special LightScribe media can accept LightScribe's etched-label information. These discs have a thin coating of colored dye that reacts chemically to the device's laser, according to LightScribe.com.

As laser moves over the surface of the disk, it "burns" more precisely, black and white representation of pre-selected image on the label color of paint. The media can receive text, artistic etchings border or complex images, which cover their entire surface. LightScribe Media offers yellow, green, orange, red or blue surfaces as an option. LightScribe Media is now coming to CD-R, DVD + R and DVD + R DL (dual layer) formats. These drives perform in most standard CD-ROM or DVD-players.