My 27 inch iMac Superdrive won't burn 700MB CD-R's. I get a message saying "the device failed to calibrate the laser power level for this media".
Is this a fault with the drive, the firmware etc.? Or do I need to try a different CD format?
I hear that CDs are superior to DVDs for archiving data as less compression and more stable.
Shoeshine
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
Another help source (if you haven't already done so).
Go to your OS Help Menu. In the search field type dvd
Click on all the troubleshooting topics & Support Articles that pertain to your issue.
You can also do the same in Disk Utility. Open same up.
At the bottom left of the window, click on the purple button w/the "?" in the middle.
This will bring up the Help Menu.
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CDs
FUJI
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DVDs
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Apple's Disc Burning Quick Assist
Make sure the DVDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive
*** Your drive may need cleaning. Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs. ***
Run the Apple Hardware Test to check out the optical drive: Using Apple Hardware Test
How to invoke and interpret the Apple hardware tests | MacFixIt - CNET Reviews
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Burning 700MB CD-R 's from iMac
