Power Calibration Area Error Help..

[xrofl]

Okay, I keep trying to burn an iso to a DVD-R. I keep getting this error no matter how many times I try. I have updated to newest firmware, still doesn't work. Any help is appreciated.

 

I 18:59:53 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!

I 18:59:53 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)

I 18:59:53 Total Physical Memory: 1,047,916 KB - Available: 630,960 KB

I 18:59:53 Initialising SPTI...

I 18:59:53 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 18:59:54 Found 2 DVD-ROMs and 1 DVD

[Cynthia]

Hi and welcome to the forum, xrofl!

 

Have you been able to write with that media before with success?

[xrofl]

Hi, thanks. Umm yes I'm pretty sure I used some way in the past, but I dont think it was with ImgBurn. I rarely even use the comp./ burn things, so I'm not really experienced =/ Thanks

 

Btw the brand is Maxell

[Cynthia]

Most times the error "Power Calibration Area Error" is either that the writer could need a cleaning or it's on it's way to the dumpster or that the media in use is not liked by the writer.

[xrofl]

Hmm, okay. What product do I use to clean the drive? Would they sell at Wal-Mart? And is there any way to check which discs my burner likes/dislikes?

Thanks

[Cynthia]

I would try with some Verbatims.

 

Disc cleaners (a disc with some alcohol) should be sold at most places that sells radios and tvs.