Write errors

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Ok heres my problem:

I have a feeling that my burner (still under warranty) is about to croak.
I have an Artec Model WR4848 Cd Burner.

I try and burn files at all speeds from 48x down to 8x and I continue to get write error messages anywhere from 5% to 98% durning the burn process. I tried burning all types of files: mp3, iso,bin cue, image files, vcd and svcd.

I also used several different types of programs: Nero 6.0 with the latest updates, blindwrite, clone cd, cdmate and alcohol 120% all with the same results.

I tried 3 different brands of cd's (thank god they are cheap) with the same results.
I even went as far and swapping out ide cables with the same results.

I looked for updated firmware but none exists.


If anyone can offer and kind of advice or things to check please let me know before I RMA this thing.

Also I do burn on an average about 120 or so cd's a month.
One last thing when I do burn I make sure that there are no running programs in the backround.


Thanks In Advance For any help anyone can give.

Who :thumbs:

[Sirc]

I think your 1st instinct was right. It sounds like it's about to croak. :wacko:

120 CDs a month! That's a lot of CD's. You got a bootleg operation going or something? :angel:

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Originally posted by Sirc@Aug 5 2003, 08:54 PM


120 CDs a month! That's a lot of CD's. You got a bootleg operation going or something? :angel:
:oooo:

[Grimmy]

have you ran a lens cleaner through it? I know if you smoke in your house, then the lense could get dirty. I have a burner/DVD ROM combo drive I'd sell ya really dirt cheap. Brand new, still in the bubble wrap even. Give me a hollar. :thumbs:

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Originally posted by Grimmy@Aug 5 2003, 08:57 PM
have you ran a lens cleaner through it? I know if you smoke in your house, then the lense could get dirty. I have a burner/DVD ROM combo drive I'd sell ya really dirt cheap. Brand new, still in the bubble wrap even. Give me a hollar. :thumbs:
I clean the lenses every 30 cd's.

What ya got? Give me some specs.
How much ya want for it?

[Grimmy]

Originally posted by OUTLAWS WHOCARES+Aug 5 2003, 08:01 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (OUTLAWS WHOCARES @ Aug 5 2003, 08:01 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Grimmy@Aug 5 2003, 08:57 PM
have you ran a lens cleaner through it?&nbsp; I know if you smoke in your house, then the lense could get dirty.&nbsp; I have a burner/DVD ROM combo drive I&#39;d sell ya really dirt cheap.&nbsp; Brand new, still in the bubble wrap even.&nbsp; Give me a hollar.&nbsp; :thumbs:
I clean the lenses every 30 cd&#39;s.

What ya got? Give me some specs.
How much ya want for it? [/b][/quote]
I will look them up when I get home and fire ya a PM. :cool:

[JIMINATOR]

ummm, I had a panasonic that would choke at the center of the burning process, reliably too,
no matter the speed. i think it was a problem with the actuator.
i sent it back for a replacement - it works, but is a pos. i managed to get a sony 52x
for dirt cheap after rebates, and i am happy with it.
i guess what i am saying, is that if you are going to get a refurbished replacement,
it may not be worth the shipping costs and the bother...

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

Throw that POS away and get a LIte On 52x for around &#036;48 from Newegg.


PS. Could be a bad IDE cable.

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

You have a friend that can try it out in their computer?

[ME BIGGD01]

1 ck cable and put it tp ata33 cable
2 ck media----maybe it&#39;s poor quality cd&#39;s---did you try a different brand
3 ck software-------maybe the software needs an update and/or try using nero

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Ide cable is fine.
I tried 3 different brands.
Memorex, Maxell and Sony
I use Nero with all the lates patches for 6.0
Tried it in my roommates computer.
Same problem.

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

landfill.

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Originally posted by OUTLAWS The Machine@Aug 5 2003, 10:28 PM
landfill.
:lol:
The sad part is 2 weeks ago I was cooking cd&#39;s like they were a joke.

Oh I forgot to ask Does anyone know where I can buy cd&#39;s by the case? :rofl:

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

:jammin:

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

With free shipping. :cool:

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

I would buy a DVD burner if I were you though. Then you could burn DVD and CD.

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

How long do the usually take to ship stuff?
Before I order it I am waiting to see what Grimmy has.

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Originally posted by OUTLAWS The Machine@Aug 5 2003, 10:32 PM
I would buy a DVD burner if I were you though. Then you could burn DVD and CD.
But which one?
There are so many to choose from.

What speeds do they burn cd&#39;s at.

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

If you ordered it tonight it should ship tomorrow. They ship everything FedEX Saver which is 2 days to SC.

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

On second thought. As many CDRs that you cook you should stick with a CD burner. DVD burners are too expensive to be using that much.

[ME BIGGD01]

i would try to reinstall the software before actually chucking it. if all fails take machines advice and get the liteon.

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

If you tried it in another computer and it did the same thing then is toast.

[Morpheus]

i read that when you spin the disk at 52x it distorts from the high speeds, and it could explode. :lol:

[JIMINATOR]

just be sure to keep your head away from the cdrom door, and you should be ok... :P

[Death Engineer]

For those of you who haven&#39;t experienced it, watching a CD explode out of a drive can be quite fun. Just make sure it&#39;s not a CD that you care about. Also, keep small animals a minimum of 10 feet away. :cool:

As far as CD burners go, they are being made cheaply which is both a good and a bad thing. It means that you can buy one dirt cheap. It also means that you can expect it to fail in a short amount of time. I&#39;ve tried a few of the cheap brands and can&#39;t say that I&#39;ve been extremely happy with any of them.

120 CD&#39;s / month is a buttload of CD&#39;s. Is this a home system or work? Mind if I ask what the heck you&#39;re burning??

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

Lite On is the best brand I have ever used. As you can see from the pic I posted it has 100 reviews with 5 star average. :thumbs:

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

And it will only burn at the speed the media is capable of.

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Originally posted by Death Engineer@Aug 6 2003, 04:04 PM
For those of you who haven&#39;t experienced it, watching a CD explode out of a drive can be quite fun. Just make sure it&#39;s not a CD that you care about. Also, keep small animals a minimum of 10 feet away. :cool:

As far as CD burners go, they are being made cheaply which is both a good and a bad thing. It means that you can buy one dirt cheap. It also means that you can expect it to fail in a short amount of time. I&#39;ve tried a few of the cheap brands and can&#39;t say that I&#39;ve been extremely happy with any of them.

120 CD&#39;s / month is a buttload of CD&#39;s. Is this a home system or work? Mind if I ask what the heck you&#39;re burning??
No problem asking. I use it at home.
Movies and such.

[Death Engineer]

Wow. You must have quite a collection. Now all you need is a fat pipe to the internet so I can leech all of them from you. :P

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Originally posted by ME BIGGD01@Aug 6 2003, 12:02 AM
i would try to reinstall the software before actually chucking it. if all fails take machines advice and get the liteon.
Well Big I tried your idea and it still did it.

Off to newegg then to a camp fire.

[FUS1ON]

Spike and I both have that burner Machine posted. Works like a champ&#33; :thumbs:

[Fred Bear]

I have a Plextor and it rocks&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; nothing wrong with a Lite-on but the plexy is my choice of burner.

[OUTLAWS high ping camper]

Good luck with your purchase Who.