Can't burn CD-R

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spidey66

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Hi,

I'm having trouble burning CD's in ITunes and IPhoto.
Each time I try I get a "medium write error". This also happens when I try Roxio Toast 5.2.
I have tried various brands of blank CD but to no avail.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

Cheers,
Pete.

p.s. I just noticed this in my system profile;

Media:
Media Type: CD-R
Blank: No
Erasable: No
Overwritable: No
Appendable: Yes


Im only guessing but should the "Blank" part read yes instead of no ?
 
are you sure you can burn discs with your CD drive. Sounds like yours can only read them, not burn them.

What computer are you using (iMac, iBook, PC, etc), and how long ago did you purchase it?
 
Hi !
Here's my system profile, I bought it about 6mths ago and haven't burnt a single disc yet ,
cheers Pete

Machine Name: Power Mac G4
Machine Model: PowerMac3,5
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.0)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 733 MHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
Memory: 512 MB
Bus Speed: 133 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.2.5f1

Type: FireWire
Hardware: FireWire
BSD Device Name: fw0
Has IP Assigned: No

Software:

System Software Overview:

System Version: Mac OS X 10.4.3 (8F46)
Kernel Version: Darwin 8.3.0

ATA:

ATA Bus:

IBM-DTLA-305040:

Capacity: 38.35 GB
Model: IBM-DTLA-305040
Revision: TW4FA60A
Serial Number: YJEYJ2M3441
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ATA
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
OS9 Drivers: Yes
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
disk0s9:
Capacity: 38.34 GB
Available: 1.83 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+

ATA Bus:

HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4481B:

Capacity: 807.15 MB
Model: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4481B
Revision: 2.05
Serial Number:
Removable Media: Yes
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Not Supported

Disc Burning:

HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4481B:

Firmware Revision: 2.05
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
Cache: 2048 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw
Media:
Media Type: CD-R
Blank: No
Erasable: No
Overwritable: No
Appendable: Yes
 
this is a problem i've also had, and also a friend of mine. the once solid itunes burner is now flakey and temperemental.
 
I had the same problem with my macbook pro and this is what the apple care tech told me to do. It worked for me. Thanks Jason!

1. remove the battery and unplug the machine if it is plugged in

2. with the battery removed, press and hold the power key for 15 seconds. This resets the power settings for the machine. He told me that sometimes the laser may not be getting enough power and this is more often than not the problem.

3. replace the battery, plug the machine in and zap the P-RAM by pressing and holding "option" "command" "P" "R" keys at the same time upon restart. Hold these keys until you hear two chimes.

4. Release these keys and your machine will restart as normal.

5. Now try and burn a CD.

It fixed the problem for me!
 
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