Will the LightScribe image cause an imbalance when the CD or DVD is spinning in the drive, the way a paper label can?:

No. A LightScribe disc is as evenly balanced as any high-quality CD or DVD, and it spins evenly within the drive. Burning an image onto the disc does not change its balance, nor does it impede the disc's ability to spin properly.

Does the LightScribe imaging process emit any hazardous chemicals?

No. The laser imaging process initiates a chemical change in the disc coating, and no hazardous chemicals are emitted during burning.

Are LightScribe discs environmentally safe?

Yes. A study of the potential for health and safety problems resulting from handling LightScribe-coated discs found no reason for concern.

Can LightScribe discs be recycled?

Yes. CDs and DVDs contain polycarbonate and metal films that can be recycled.

Does the additional use of the laser in a LightScribe-enabled drive shorten its life?

Under typical labeling circumstances, there is no significant reduction in laser life. Based on typical use for both data and label sides of the disc, the laser life is well within the design specifications.

Does LightScribe require additional cleaning of my drive?

Under normal use, the LightScribe function does not result in any additional cleaning or maintenance of the drive. Please follow your hardware provider’s maintenance recommendations.

Do Slot-loader players affect the coating of the LightScribe CDs and DVDs?

No. Scratch testing has shown that the coating on LightScribe CDs and DVDs is robust and should not be affected by slot-loader players.