Erick_ImgBurn Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm using a 4x burner and new Verbatim 4x CD-RW. I set ImgBurn to write at 2x or 2.4x, but it only writes at 4x. Also, it reports an I/O Error at about 30 percent Complete. The media supports a write speed of 2x-4x. Does the burner support a write speed of only 4x? ; //****************************************\\ ; ImgBurn Version 2.5.4.0 - Log ; Friday, 14 January 2011, 16:16:46 ; \\****************************************// ; ; I 15:15:06 ImgBurn Version 2.5.4.0 started! I 15:15:06 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3) I 15:15:06 Total Physical Memory: 982,512 KB - Available: 642,956 KB W 15:15:06 Drive D:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size. I 15:15:06 Initialising SPTI... I 15:15:06 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 15:15:06 -> Drive 1 - Info: ASUS CD-S480/AH 0.87 (E:) (ATA) I 15:15:06 -> Drive 2 - Info: HP DVD Writer 300n 3.20 (F:) (ATA) I 15:15:06 Found 1 CD-ROM and 1 DVD+RW! I 15:43:11 Operation Started! I 15:43:11 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\Erick Colletti\My Documents\XP Home with SP3\en_windows_xp_home_with_service_pack_3_x86_cd_x14-92413.iso I 15:43:11 Source File Sectors: 289,138 (MODE1/2048) I 15:43:11 Source File Size: 592,154,624 bytes I 15:43:11 Source File Volume Identifier: GRTMHFPP_EN I 15:43:11 Source File Volume Set Identifier: GRTMHFPP_EN I 15:43:11 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.52 (03/09/2004 TM) I 15:43:11 Source File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable) I 15:43:11 Destination Device: [2:0:0] HP DVD Writer 300n 3.20 (F:) (ATA) I 15:43:11 Destination Media Type: CD-RW (Disc ID: 97m34s22f, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.) (Speeds: 4x) I 15:43:11 Destination Media Sectors: 359,847 I 15:43:11 Write Mode: CD I 15:43:11 Write Type: SAO I 15:43:11 Write Speed: 2.4x I 15:43:11 Lock Volume: Yes I 15:43:11 Test Mode: No I 15:43:11 OPC: No I 15:43:11 BURN-Proof: Enabled W 15:43:11 Write Speed Miscompare! - Wanted: 423 KB/s (2.4x), Got: 706 KB/s (4x) I 15:43:11 Filling Buffer... (20 MB) I 15:43:12 Writing LeadIn... I 15:43:57 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 289137) I 15:43:57 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 289137) W 15:53:07 Failed to Write Sectors 165504 - 165535 - Reason: Write Error W 15:53:07 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:53:07 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 15:53:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:54:39 Retrying (21)... W 15:54:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:55:02 Retrying (22)... W 15:55:02 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write E 15:55:15 Failed to Write Sectors 165504 - 165535 - Reason: Write Error E 15:55:15 Next Writable Address: 0 I 15:55:15 Synchronising Cache... W 15:55:39 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions. E 15:55:39 Failed to Write Image! I 15:55:39 Exporting Graph Data... I 15:55:39 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Erick Colletti\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HP_DVD_Writer_300n_3.20_FRIDAY-JANUARY-14-2011_3-43_PM_97m34s22f_2.4x.ibg I 15:55:39 Export Successfully Completed! E 15:55:39 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:12:28 I 15:55:39 Average Write Rate: 488 KB/s (3.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 615 KB/s (4.1x) I 16:02:11 Operation Started! I 16:02:11 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\Erick Colletti\My Documents\XP Home with SP3\en_windows_xp_home_with_service_pack_3_x86_cd_x14-92413.iso I 16:02:11 Source File Sectors: 289,138 (MODE1/2048) I 16:02:11 Source File Size: 592,154,624 bytes I 16:02:11 Source File Volume Identifier: GRTMHFPP_EN I 16:02:11 Source File Volume Set Identifier: GRTMHFPP_EN I 16:02:11 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.52 (03/09/2004 TM) I 16:02:11 Source File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable) I 16:02:11 Destination Device: [2:0:0] HP DVD Writer 300n 3.20 (F:) (ATA) I 16:02:11 Destination Media Type: CD-RW (Disc ID: 97m34s22f, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.) (Speeds: 4x) I 16:02:11 Destination Media Sectors: 359,847 I 16:02:11 Write Mode: CD I 16:02:11 Write Type: SAO I 16:02:11 Write Speed: 2x I 16:02:11 Lock Volume: Yes I 16:02:11 Test Mode: No I 16:02:11 OPC: No I 16:02:11 BURN-Proof: Enabled W 16:02:11 Write Speed Miscompare! - Wanted: 353 KB/s (2x), Got: 706 KB/s (4x) I 16:02:11 Filling Buffer... (20 MB) I 16:02:12 Writing LeadIn... I 16:02:52 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 289137) I 16:02:52 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 289137) W 16:08:06 Failed to Write Sectors 94688 - 94719 - Reason: Write Error W 16:08:06 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:08:06 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 16:08:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write E 16:08:37 Failed to Write Sectors 94688 - 94719 - Reason: Write Error E 16:08:37 Next Writable Address: 0 I 16:08:37 Synchronising Cache... W 16:08:51 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions. E 16:08:51 Failed to Write Image! I 16:08:51 Exporting Graph Data... I 16:08:51 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Erick Colletti\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HP_DVD_Writer_300n_3.20_FRIDAY-JANUARY-14-2011_4-02_PM_97m34s22f_2x.ibg I 16:08:51 Export Successfully Completed! E 16:08:51 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:06:39 I 16:08:51 Average Write Rate: 550 KB/s (3.7x) - Maximum Write Rate: 615 KB/s (4.1x) I 16:10:23 Operation Started! I 16:10:23 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\Erick Colletti\My Documents\XP Home with SP3\en_windows_xp_home_with_service_pack_3_x86_cd_x14-92413.iso I 16:10:23 Source File Sectors: 289,138 (MODE1/2048) I 16:10:23 Source File Size: 592,154,624 bytes I 16:10:23 Source File Volume Identifier: GRTMHFPP_EN I 16:10:23 Source File Volume Set Identifier: GRTMHFPP_EN I 16:10:23 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.52 (03/09/2004 TM) I 16:10:23 Source File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable) I 16:10:23 Destination Device: [2:0:0] HP DVD Writer 300n 3.20 (F:) (ATA) I 16:10:23 Destination Media Type: CD-RW (Disc ID: 97m34s22f, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.) (Speeds: 4x) I 16:10:23 Destination Media Sectors: 359,847 I 16:10:23 Write Mode: CD I 16:10:23 Write Type: SAO I 16:10:23 Write Speed: 4x I 16:10:23 Lock Volume: Yes I 16:10:23 Test Mode: No I 16:10:23 OPC: No I 16:10:23 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 16:10:23 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 706 KB/s (4x) I 16:10:23 Filling Buffer... (20 MB) I 16:10:24 Writing LeadIn... I 16:11:04 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 289137) I 16:11:04 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 289137) W 16:15:39 Failed to Write Sectors 83264 - 83295 - Reason: Write Error W 16:15:39 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 16:15:39 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 16:15:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write E 16:16:17 Failed to Write Sectors 83264 - 83295 - Reason: Write Error E 16:16:17 Next Writable Address: 0 I 16:16:17 Synchronising Cache... W 16:16:22 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions. E 16:16:22 Failed to Write Image! I 16:16:22 Exporting Graph Data... I 16:16:22 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Erick Colletti\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HP_DVD_Writer_300n_3.20_FRIDAY-JANUARY-14-2011_4-10_PM_97m34s22f_4x.ibg I 16:16:22 Export Successfully Completed! E 16:16:22 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:05:59 I 16:16:22 Average Write Rate: 532 KB/s (3.5x) - Maximum Write Rate: 615 KB/s (4.1x) I 16:16:46 Close Request Acknowledged I 16:16:46 Closing Down... I 16:16:46 Shutting down SPTI... I 16:16:46 ImgBurn closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianymaty Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 16:02:11 Destination Media Type: CD-RW (Disc ID: 97m34s22f, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.) (Speeds: 4x) Yes, your drive can only burn that disc at 4x Your drive is old and don't support well the new media. Maybe if you clean the laser head a bit with a cleaning disc will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick_ImgBurn Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 16:02:11 Destination Media Type: CD-RW (Disc ID: 97m34s22f, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.) (Speeds: 4x) Yes, your drive can only burn that disc at 4x Your drive is old and don't support well the new media. Maybe if you clean the laser head a bit with a cleaning disc will help. I thought all burners could write slower than their rated write speed? Yes, it's a lousy HP (really NEC) from early 2000. I hardly burn. I just want to use it to burn a BartPE and Windows OS install disc. I've had nothing but problems with this burner. I've spent over 50 dollars in Verbatim media because it's supposed to be one of the most compatible brands. First the 4x DVD+RWs gave write errors, and the Verbatim engineer switched them with 2.4x's. That worked for a short time, but then I did a firmware update, and the drive became LESS compatible and stopped detecting the discs. Then I switched to 12x CD-RWs, and they also worked for a short time. I tested the discs and even used them a handful of times. Then all of a sudden when I really need the disc, the media complains of missing random files. Now the problem is 4x CD-RWs. I know I probably need a new burner, but I hope this can be fixed, because I really don't want to buy a device I'll use sparingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGHTNING UK! Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You can buy DVD burners (i.e. LiteOn iHAS124) for about £12 here now. Even if you only use it sparingly, it's got to be worth the investment?! EDIT: Of course you'll need a spare SATA plug in your PC for that... and you might not have one if your PC is as old as the HP drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick_ImgBurn Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 You can buy DVD burners (i.e. LiteOn iHAS124) for about £12 here now. Even if you only use it sparingly, it's got to be worth the investment?! EDIT: Of course you'll need a spare SATA plug in your PC for that... and you might not have one if your PC is as old as the HP drive It is. I could buy a PATA one for $30. But isn't there a way to fix the problem with this burner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGHTNING UK! Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Have you already tried cleaning the drive with a cleaning disc? It sounds like you're after some sort of magic fix, but there just isn't one! The drive is complaining about the media. That means you've got to change one of the two (the drive or the media) in an attempt to rectify the situation. As you say you've already tried loads of other discs, I'd say it's time to change the drive instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick_ImgBurn Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Have you already tried cleaning the drive with a cleaning disc? It sounds like you're after some sort of magic fix, but there just isn't one! The drive is complaining about the media. That means you've got to change one of the two (the drive or the media) in an attempt to rectify the situation. As you say you've already tried loads of other discs, I'd say it's time to change the drive instead. I disassembled the drive months ago but couldn't get to the lens. I was going to carefully clean the lens with a Q-tip, but some round grey piece covers the lens, and I didn't want to force something and break the thing. Don't you think a laser-lens cleaner is a waste of money? They're probably $20 and a new drive is $30. Thanks for confirming what I already knew: buy a real drive. The ImgBurn support is AAA. No sooner do I post a question, I receive an answer. I'm sure it's great software. It uses just 3 MB of disk space, and the software even has logic to assist the user so they don't make a mistake. That's too cool and exactly the way all software should be designed. Edited January 15, 2011 by Erick_ImgBurn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianymaty Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Don't you think a lense-cleaning kit is a waste of money? Yes I do, but in case of having one laying around or could borrow one from a friend, it worth a try. In your case better buy a modern drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick_ImgBurn Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Don't you think a lense-cleaning kit is a waste of money? Yes I do, but in case of having one laying around or could borrow one from a friend, it worth a try. In your case better buy a modern drive. What's the most compatible and highest quality brand burner for using only Verbatim media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefall Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 If your using PATA drives, then there is little choice now Samsung SH-S222 drives get the thumbs up from most people, but I'm sure people on here will tell you which to get the "A" or "L" version Pioneer A18L is available, but it was the first pioneer dvd drive sub'd out for design and build, uses a different chip set to other Pioneer drives. On a personal level, my Pioneer A18L was slower then the DVR112 and fell apart at Christmas when by mistake it wrote to a dvd disc at full speed (22X) If you can use SATA Samsung SH223 and LG GH22NS20 which is slightly better then the newer version (GH22NS50)get thumbs up Both these drives can be found for less then £14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick_ImgBurn Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 I just ordered a laser-lens cleaner for seven bucks. If it fails, I lose little money and know trashing the drive is the right thing to do. Then I'm going to get a Lite-On IHAP322-98 for twenty-seven bucks. Either way, I win. I just might have to pay a little for a burner that's more than good enough for somebody that will use it once or twice a half-decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefall Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm not sure if I'm allowed to plug online stores or not on here, but Newegg are a good place to look for dives in the U S of A If I'm not allowed to plug, I'm sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick_ImgBurn Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 I'm not sure if I'm allowed to plug online stores or not on here, but Newegg are a good place to look for dives in the U S of A If I'm not allowed to plug, I'm sorry LOL That's the place from which I am ordering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Then I'm going to get a Lite-On IHAP322-98 for twenty-seven bucks. Sounds as a rebadged Optiarc AD-7240. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick_ImgBurn Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Then I'm going to get a Lite-On IHAP322-98 for twenty-seven bucks. Sounds as a rebadged Optiarc AD-7240. Is that good or bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 It's a nice burner in both flavours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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