Disc can't be burned, device failed to calibrate

[dragonnoise]

Hi there,
Hoping someone can help me.
Trying to burn 21 photos to disc and the following message appears "The disc can't be burned, because the device failed to calibrate the laser power level for this media." Tried burn from iPhoto, and from copied files on desktop. I have previously burned to disc using a variety of brands, without problem. Appreciate your help

 

[forcefieldkid]

Have you tried a different blank disc?

 

[dragonnoise]

Have you tried a different blank disc?

Thank you forcefieldkid. Yes, I have tried several, all different brands.

 

[dragonnoise]

Hi all,
I hope you don't mind me bringing this thread to the top.
If anyone has any ideas... much appreciated

 

[seb-opp]

I've had this problem with my 2006 Macbook, it's still unsolved because I ended up not ever burning discs anyway. However I read somewhere recently that it could be because the DVD drive laser could be dirty.

A CD drive cleaning disc would be needed but so far I haven't had a chance to look for one, it would have to be one that works with a slot load drive.

If any one has any info on this, maybe they can help me as well as the OP!

 

[dragonnoise]

I've had this problem with my 2006 Macbook, it's still unsolved because I ended up not ever burning discs anyway. However I read somewhere recently that it could be because the DVD drive laser could be dirty.

A CD drive cleaning disc would be needed but so far I haven't had a chance to look for one, it would have to be one that works with a slot load drive.

If any one has any info on this, maybe they can help me as well as the OP!

Thanks seb-opp. I'll try that and let you know how it goes. Cheers!

 

[Osarkon]

Mine had this issue years ago, turns out the superdrive had gone faulty and was replaced under warranty.

 

[mrbash]

Most likely your drive is malfunctioning. I would recommend you take it in for replacement.

 

[baward]

I seem to have cured the problem by cleaning the lens of my Pioneer burner by carefully wiping the lens area, then selecting a lower burning speed (4x rather than 6x). Now all is tickety-boo.