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LabelFlash is a technology which allows users to burn custom designs or images onto DVD media, introduced by NEC in December 2005 (Yamaha's DiscT@2 patent). This is similar to the LightScribe technology invented by Hewlett-Packard earlier. The technology is most commonly used on Toshiba and Gateway branded laptops.
- The resolution is adjustable, some DVD drives have settings for "Draft", "Normal" and "Best" between 300 and 1800 DPI.
- Uses up to 256 shades in the image.
- Monochromatic with 4 color technology in development
- Labeling process takes 7 minutes at minimum depending on the resolution.
- Burning images on the top side of a disc requires specialized media.
- Specialized Labelflash discs use 0.6 mm thick top coating to avoid fading of image over time, and to protect from scratches.
- Discs are blue on top, thus providing greater contrast with the printed image.
- Current media is approximately two to three times the price of the similar Lightscribe technology; around €1 ($1.31, ¥116.97) per DVD
- DiscT@2 is a part of Labelflash technology — burning on bottom side (data side) of disc area which is not used by data is possible with any DVD±R media.
Nero 7 and newer versions support this technology. All full versions of Nero 8 support Labelflash, but Nero 7 only supports it with OEM versions bundled with Labelflash-capable recorders and with Nero 7 Premium. For reasons that are not entirely clear, North American purchasers of Nero 7 (Ultra Edition) are not entitled to Labelflash or DiscT@2 support, even though exactly the same software sold to European customers (Nero 7 Premium) includes both Labelflash and DiscT@2 functionality. The only difference between Nero 7 Premium and Nero 7 Ultra Edition appears to be the inclusion of (or lack of, respectively) support for Labelflash and DiscT@2.