It's the media - I was getting the exact same thing using Memorex DVD-RW. Swapped to RICOH DVD+RW and PRINCO DVD-R and no more problems....
Yep, tried the PRINCO 4x and it worked OK albeit at only 2x but since PRINCO are one of the cheaper brand, (AU$1.70), who am I to complain :)...
I've tried the following in a GSA-4040B: Memorex DVD-RW (TDK502sakuM3) - ATAPI error 2a040901 Imation DVD+RW (RICOHJPN) - Worked Have got...
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