HP dvd640c DL burning problem

[Nameless One]

I get this problem every time I try to burn a dual layer disc.

 

Error: "Session fixation error writing lead-in"

 

What's the problem here?

 

 

Drive: HP dvd640c (Benq?)

Media: Verbatim +R DL

Firmware: QS12 (latest)

 

Log data:

 

 

 

Data from Imgburn DEVICE tab:

 

HP DVD Writer 640c QS12 (ATA)

Current Profile: DVD+R DL

 

Disc Information:

Status: Empty

Erasable: No

Free Sectors: 4,146,848

Free Space: 8,492,744,704 bytes

Free Time: 921:33:23 (MM:SS:FF)

Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x

 

DVD

[blutach]

Consider a firmware update - http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2034

 

Or you may have some bad disks or the burner may be duff.

 

Note: The log, in text form, is available via the help menu.

 

Regards

[Nameless One]

Consider a firmware update - http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2034

 

Or you may have some bad disks or the burner may be duff.

 

Note: The log, in text form, is available via the help menu.

 

Regards

 

So they are (the logs), thanks for the tip.

 

The firmware is the latest (QS12), and this is the second set of Verbatims I've tried. My money is on a duff drive: this is a replacement they sent me for the previous one.

Any suggestions on what make or model to go for next? I won't bother with HP again after the hassle I had getting them to acknowledge the fault and replace the original.

[blutach]

I've had great success with LG. Others swear by BENQ.

 

Regards

[LOCOENG]

BenQ's are nearly impossible to find these days too....

 

Pioneer, Lite-On, Samsung, NEC...

[spinningwheel]

Plextor...

[LOCOENG]

Plextor...

 

$$$ ....

[Nameless One]

Problem sorted...with a new sparkly Samsung SH-183A.

 

The media is OK, my system is OK and the drive burns clean. Looks like it was the HP doorstop after all.

 

[blutach]

Good to hear. Have fun.

 

Regards

[LOCOENG]

Congrats and happy burning.