I'm using Nero 6.6.0.18 on Windows XP Pro SP2. I've been brunding DVD's on this laptop for a while now and all of a sudden i'm now getting an Illegal disc error. I've been using Fujifilm Blank DVD+R's and my stock has run out and now I have four other brands, HP, TDK, Philips and Datawrite, all clearly marked as DVD+R and yet my laptop refuses to burn to them. I also downloaded the demo version of CopyToDVD and tried that out to see if maybe it was a problem with Nero. However that software throws up the same error. The same burner works fine as a CD burner but for some reason it now refuses to work as a DVD burner. Any Ideas?
let's have LAST section of your Nero log which lives in c:\program files\ahead\nero\nerohistory.log but DO NOT post your serial number which usually begins with '1A21' or similar. You can differentiate sections via this section divider "====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======"
Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 19/07/2004 16:41:48 ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 26/10/2004 17:35:34 Nero Version: 6.6.0.18 Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e Recorder: < DVD+RW RW8165> Version: 1.01 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 8192kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: < DVD+RW RW8165 >Version: 1.01 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : FUJITSU MHT2080AT atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : DVD+RW RW8165 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === DVD+RW RW8165 F: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 1014MB (1038768kB) Free physical memory: 540MB (553924kB) Memory in use : 46 Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 4.12.2005 ISO compilation 11:10:54 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6359 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : FALSE Multisession : TRUE Multisession type: : Start multisession Burning mode : DAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet : TRUE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 11:10:55 #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 11:10:55 #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer DVD+RW RW8165 running 11:10:55 #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 11:10:55 #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 11:10:55 #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 1248527 (277:27.02, 2438MB) 11:10:55 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD DVD) 11:10:55 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483 Recorder: DVD+RW RW8165, Media type: DVD+R 11:10:55 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 11:10:55 #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 1248528 (1248528) = #1248528/277:27.3 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1248528 blocks [DVD+RW RW8165] -------------------------------------------------------------- 11:10:55 #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051 Prepare recorder [DVD+RW RW8165] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 2556985344, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 1248528 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 11:10:55 #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files started 11:10:55 #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122 Cache writing successful. 11:10:55 #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files completed 11:10:55 #15 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 11:10:56 #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2661 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 11:10:56 #17 SCSI -1066 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0A180600 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xAD 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x08 0x04 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x24 0x00 11:10:56 #18 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 659 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 11:11:00 #19 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x04610000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05 11:11:00 #20 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 311 Illegal disc 11:11:00 #21 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 11:11:00 #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 11:11:00 #23 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x5B 0x01 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05 11:11:00 #24 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x5B 0x01 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05 11:11:00 #25 Phase 127 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 11:11:00 #26 Phase 129 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Generating DVD borders completed successfully 11:11:00 #27 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002) built by: WinDDK, size=16512 bytes, created 19/07/2004 16:41:48 File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.28a, size=20640 bytes, created 11/03/2005 22:28:09 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 03/08/2004 21:59:44 (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
version 1.03 of your firmware is here, but dated April 2004!!, so the firmware is way out of date to cope with newer media.. - http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1815 - your blanks discs aren't being recognised, due to the firmware being so old. this is similar to what you should see - - ie a 3line paragraph when the firmware's up to date. The firmware has been neglected by Ricoh since April 2004 (unless their own website has something newer though i very much doubt it). see here for more info as i've gone into much detail on this particular drive/firmware over last few days - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/265841 - see previous comment
Sorry but i'm confused. I'm reading your response and also the link to the other thread that you had running and are you telling me that my firmware is out dated and that there is no upgrade available or are you trying to point me to a firmware upgrade that i need to download and install? Sorry for the basic questions but i want to be sure i understand what advice your kindly offerring to me.
In other words, creaky was saying that it has a newer version, which is 1.03, but it's going to have a tough time reading any of the latest media and their MID code (now or in the near future). Because of this: Last update: Fri Apr 30, 2004 9:56 am - it has been over a year already and there's no other new firmware add to it.
Thanks for the guidance. I'm all sorted now. with the help of my local IT support today. Managed to obtain and install the firmware upgrade to 1.03 which has resolved the issue and i can now burn DVD's again.
okay, cool; just keep in mind that you might buy discs one day and the firmware of the burner won't be able to recognise/use them due to it being out of date and neglected by the manufacturer. it happens sometimes when newer burners are manufactured, they let some drives' firmware slip by the wayside.
Hey, guys! I got the same problem with Verbatim. So if it's possible, please for your help - somebody who is more experienced that I am. ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ====== Adrianicz Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 2003-11-11 14:49:52 Nero version: 6.3.0.0 Recorder: < DVD+RW RW8165> Version: 1.03 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.0.0 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 8192kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: < DVD+RW RW8165 >Version: 1.03 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.0.0 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : TOSHIBA MK8025GAS atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : DVD+RW RW8165 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off CdRomPeripheral : AXV CD/DVD-ROM 2.2a axsaki Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === DVD+RW RW8165 E: CDRom0 AXV CD/DVD-ROM F: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: CmdQueuing : 1 CmdNotification: 2 WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 EraseSpeed : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 511MB (523628kB) Free physical memory: 128MB (131644kB) Memory in use : 74 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Static Write Speed Table: 0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 22.12.2005 ISO compilation 22:26:03 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6029 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : TRUE Multisession : FALSE Burning mode : DAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet : TRUE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 22:26:03 #2 Phase 83 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800 Virus scanning started 22:26:04 #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 5876 Nero found 0 infected files among the 21 scanned files. 22:26:04 #4 Phase 84 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800 Virus scanning completed 22:26:04 #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118 Reader running 22:26:04 #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124 Writer DVD+RW RW8165 running 22:26:04 #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 22:26:04 #8 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3094 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 22:26:04 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 239 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28) Last address to be written: 602031 (133:47.06) 22:26:04 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 244 Write in overburning mode: FALSE 22:26:04 #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2068 Recorder: DVD+RW RW8165, Media type: DVD+R 22:26:04 #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 405 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 22:26:04 #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 779 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 602032 (602032) = #602032/133:47.7 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 602032 blocks [ DVD+RW RW8165 ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 22:26:04 #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 948 Prepare recorder [ DVD+RW RW8165 ] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 1232961536, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 602032 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 22:26:04 #15 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800 Caching of files started 22:26:04 #16 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4061 Cache writing successful. 22:26:04 #17 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800 Caching of files completed 22:26:04 #18 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800 Burn process started at 4x (5 520 KB/s) 22:26:04 #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2264 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 22:26:04 #20 SCSI -1066 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1170 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x03F55000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xAD 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x08 0x04 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x24 0x00 22:26:04 #21 SCSI -1066 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1170 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0012AE00 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xAD 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x08 0x04 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x24 0x00 22:26:05 #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3970 Set Booktype to DVD-ROM (0), set mode 'drive EEPROM' (0) on DVD+R media, return: 0 -> OK 22:26:05 #23 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658 Set remaining time: 4:09,696 (249696ms) -> OK 22:26:05 #24 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 603 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 22:26:32 #25 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1430 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x04510000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05 22:26:32 #26 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 301 Illegal disc 22:26:33 #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229 all writers idle, stopping conversion 22:26:33 #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223 conversion idle, stopping reader 22:26:34 #29 Phase 127 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 22:26:34 #30 SCSI -1066 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1170 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x24 0x00 22:26:34 #31 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 22:26:34 #32 Phase 129 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800 Generating DVD borders completed successfully 22:26:34 #33 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3970 Set Booktype to DVD+R (10), set mode 'drive EEPROM' (0) on DVD+R media, return: 0 -> OK 22:26:34 #34 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 22:26:34 #35 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800 Burn process failed at 4x (5 520 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 2005-09-14 20:17:44 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 2002-08-29 01:27:50 (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
@adrianicz You need to "edit" all your Nero serials out before some hackers hacked your serial and use it for free. You shoudn't post the whole logs, that's more than one log, all you need to post is just the very last section with ====Nero Burning Rom ======, but it's alright. Here's what I see. Nero is way way old, you need to update to the latest 6.6.0.18 -- nearly 90% of time times, updating will help to increase the burning performances. Firmware seems to be current, according to rpc forum http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1815 2 of your drivers (including your Ricoh burner and a dvd-rom's DMA is OFF, it needs to be turn back On. Here's what you need to do. ((To enable DMA back ON by "uninstalling" its driver “for Win XP users” by alkohol)) Here are some helpful pictures for references. A) on "DESKTOP" right click on "MY COMPUTER," left click on "PROPERTIES" B) left click on "HARDWARE," left click on "DEVICE MANAGER" C) left click on + sign of IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers D) double left click on either “Primary” or “Secondary IDE Channel” E) left click on "DRIVER," left click on "UNINSTALL" You will see a "Warning: you are about to uninstall this device from your system," just click "OK," now "SHUTDOWN" or "Restart" your computer F) once you restarted your computer, Windows should automatically detect your DVD burner’s drive and re-install it for you. That's it...easy as smoking!! **NOTE: do these steps only if the above process failed to bring DMA back on, or you can do exactly like the above steps, except this time you "Uninstall" it from the “DVD/CD-ROM Drives” ****at Device Manager**** (A) left click on + sign of DVD/CD-ROM Drives (B) double left click on your DVD burner or your DVD-ROM drive (C) click on "DRIVER," "UNINSTALL," "OK" and then "Shutdown" or "Restart" your computer. That's it... easy as smoking!!! Enjoyed it..!! Looks like either Nero or firmware is not recognizing the media code. Try to updat Nero to the latest and do a search on the net for any current firmware available for your Ricoh burner.
It doesn't help. I've done anything you suggested - I've updated Nero to 6.6.0.18, I've tried to uninstall drivers and checked the newest firmware. Nothing helps.
let's have latest section of logfile, however it would appear that the stumbling block is the firmware, ie it's too old to recognise the blank discs that you're using. firmware is what teaches your burner about blank discs/burn speeds and if it's too old it's not equipped to do either of those things. if the firmware's been out of date for this long the only thing to suggest is to buy a new burner; there's been a few of these Ricoh threads recently, at least a couple different drive models have the same exact problem
