CD drive issues

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Ramblero Author

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CD drive issues

My new CD drive can load written DVD-R cds but refuses to load a blank DVD-R. How can I fix this?

Mac Pro, macOS 12.7

Posted on Nov 24, 2023 11:21 AM

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Answer 1

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Grant Bennet-Alder

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Nov 24, 2023 12:12 PM in response to Ramblero

By default, Finder only shows Mounted Volumes.

a blank disc has no Volumes, so it is NEVER shown by default in Finder.

if you change some settings around, you can get a simulation of a blank CD/DVD to appear while you conduct a burn session, using this article:

Burn CDs and DVDs on Mac - Apple Support

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den.thed

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Nov 24, 2023 12:58 PM in response to Ramblero

Could be a bad disc. I with try another blank and/or a different brand.

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Answer 3

Nov 24, 2023 1:37 PM in response to Ramblero

 menu > about this Mac > (system Report) > Disc burning

be sure to read the last line, then follow the directions

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Answer 4

Nov 24, 2023 2:20 PM in response to Ramblero

can you post the text or a screenshot of that report?

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Answer 5

Ramblero Author

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Nov 24, 2023 1:17 PM in response to Ramblero

I've created, via Finder:New Burn Folder and copied files (multiple .jpg photos) into the burn folder. Inserted a blank DVD-R, selected "burn" in the New Burn Folder....and.......nothing appears on the CD after it was, once again, rejected by the CD drive.

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