The disc can’t be burned because an unexpected error occurred (error code 0x8002006E).

Try burning at the lowest speed.

I had this problem repetedly for over 2 years, my computer would get really hot also, as I was trying to burn. Some of the suggetions helped but only temporarily. The apple "geniouses" told me I needed to replace the drive, but not sure what it would cost until I made an appointment and brought it in.

SOLUTION:

I purchased an external USBDVD reader/writer from BestBuy. It is just plug and play. My computer programs recognise it with out issue. Mine is a slim portable LG GP 40 DVD writer ( it writes CDs, DVD RW and CD RW too) . It is for "notebook users" but works perfectly fine with my iMac. The deciding factor for me was that it was only $40. I"m pretty sure judging from other apple repairs we've experienced, that I wasn't going to get my DVD drive replaced for anywhere near $40.

Since you are a professional, you may need something faster, there are a lot out there to choose from.

I believe replacing the drive is your only sure fix. I know a lot of people who have experienced issues with mac internal dvd/cd drives. That's probably why they no longer install them in their newer computers, although they'll tell you that the future is all about the cloud.

I have an early 2009 iMac, 4Gb memory running OS X Lion 10.7.5.

Good luck!

After MONTHS of investigation, trial and error, pram resets, massage oil, hypnotherapy and yoga, I am quite certain the only answer to this long running question is this:

NOBODY GIVES A ****, Least of all APPLE.

I hope the last poster was right, as I am left now with the only possible solution of replacing the drive. I have seen they are on ebay for around £50 (new from reputable sellers). So I guess I am going to have to learn how to replace them, and just go for it. I no longer have any respect for Apple, their desire to satisfy shareholders and keep their exponential growth in share price running (which is simply impossible anyway, so they will fail) is far greater than their famed historic desire to satisfy those now irrelevant but formerly very important people, namely, CUSTOMERS.

I tried burning at a slower speed ,started off at time remaining 7 minutes then slowly climbed to (get this) 1hour 42minutes all for a 700mb music disc . i gave up, but only with great difficulty.

Buying an external burner seems like the only solution. We have to remember units with optical drives are now considered obsolete, so we can't expect much support from Apple.

Really, it's such an easy, low cost, low frustration, fix.

My computer recognized it right away and the"eject" from the computer even works. I was able to burn video DVDs from iDVD with it too. I was amazed to see iDVD found and burned to the drive with no problem ( was expecting the usual comptibility glitches so common to apple products).

One of my friends has a new giant screen etc. 2013 iMac, and this is the only solution for her (NO DVD drive installed on those!) She. also, is a professional photographer who uses DVDs with her clients.

Mine is small and I have it sitting right on the "stand" (foot?) of my iMac, so it takes up virtually no extra desk space.

I can't tell you how thrilled I was to solve this issue so easily and cheaply!

Thanks Mobart. I am faced with replacing internal or doing what you did. Any chance you could drop me a link or model number so I can compare price with replacing my internal?

Thanks v much

I just tried another burn, as I sometimes get one done (1 in 10, on 2 speed only), and i got a new error this time.

"The disc can’t be burned, because the device failed to calibrate the laser power level for this media."

Never seen that before, anyone else ever seen this or know if it helps diagnose the true fault with my machine?

Link to the model I bought on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/LG-GP40LB10-DVD±RW-External-Software/dp/B009DS6OFU/ref=sr_ 1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1379903456&sr=1-2&keywords=LG+GP+40

Just found this on another forum, turns out he just forced a Finder relaunch - worked for me but can't help but feel it's a temporary fix and it will happen again.

http://chrisjdavis.org/tiger-tip-2

Solved! This media quality site gave the tip.

http://www.digitalfaq.com/reviews/dvd-media.htm

I bought Verbatims made in Taiwan.

Now I can burn and play DVDs no problems on my intel duo iMac (2008) running OS 10.608.

I have had this problem also. I tried what everyone suggested. I just got a few free softwares. One I just used is called simple burn. http://sourceforge.net/projects/simplyburns/files/latest/download?source=files

Another called Burn.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/burn-osx/files/Burn/2.5.1/burn251.zip/download

One called FireStarer.

http://download.cnet.com/FireStarter-FX/3000-2242_4-36895.html

So far so good.

Lynette

It's now 2 months since I switched to Verbatim disks, and all's sweet. Not one single glitch with my burning of DVDs or CDs. So I'd urge people to try that before repairs, mucking around with software or having to buy an external drive.

Oh I just used my Gold Photo Image CD's by Promaster and they work great. (No ERROR notices) The other

ones I used were Memorex. You are right, better quality Cd's work. It is a fact. Pay for what you get. These disks are more expensive and they say they will last 100 years. So the great-grand children will still be able to view them. Although by that time disks may be obsolete and something new and wonderful will be out there. I will not get to see it of course.... I an old lady. But when I get to I will order your Verbatim disks on Amazon. Good prices there. But still an alternative for those of you who do have 200 or more CD's of an off brand. The Simply Burn software works and is free. Oh, just so you know, I am a graphic designer/photgrapher and am not afiliiated in any way to any company or software of any sort. I am just me! Thanks, God Bless.

better quality CDs work for YOU, you mean. Made no difference for me. It is a dying drive, and the worse it is, the more fussy about brands it is. yes better ones work better if your drive is not totally bust, but mine wouldn't play any and i am now running off an external LG burner i got off ebay for a fiver used. Apple hardware is junk compared to the old days,.