Error at 88% - DL burning

[mongo2001]

A very frustrating error. This drive has worked in the past burning dl w/pgcedit + imgburn. I reinstalled Windows a few months back and now it gets stuck ALWAYS on 88%. I've made so many dl coasters!!!

I updated firmware yesterday, no difference. Single layer burning has started going flaky lately. Could the drive be going bad? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've tried this with pgcedit + I even this last time used imgburn to create the iso.

Thanks

I 03:20:45 ImgBurn Version 2.1.0.0 started!
I 03:20:45 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 03:20:45 Initialising SPTI...
I 03:20:45 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 03:20:45 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW!
I 03:22:12 Operation Started!
I 03:22:12 Source File: E:\supermanr.mds
I 03:22:12 Source File Sectors: 3,897,392 (MODE1/2048)
I 03:22:12 Source File Size: 7,981,858,816 bytes
I 03:22:12 Source File Volume Identifier: SUPERMAN RETURNS
I 03:22:12 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.1.0.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 03:22:12 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 03:22:12 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 03:22:12 Destination Device: [1:0:0] DVDRW IDE 16X A091 (F (ATA)
I 03:22:12 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-001-00) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x)
I 03:22:12 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 03:22:12 Write Mode: DVD
I 03:22:12 Write Type: DAO
I 03:22:12 Write Speed: 1x
I 03:22:12 Link Size: Auto
I 03:22:12 Test Mode: No
I 03:22:12 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 03:22:12 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,980,448
I 03:22:12 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc
I 03:22:12 Filling Buffer...
I 03:22:13 Writing LeadIn...
I 03:22:40 Writing Image...
I 03:22:40 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1980447)
I 03:42:36 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1980448 - 3897391)
I 04:01:56 Synchronising Cache...
I 04:01:57 Closing Track...
I 04:02:00 Finalising Disc...
I 04:03:51 Image MD5: 2f82edee148f91b2b6061dbd1edc456f
I 04:03:52 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:41:39
I 04:03:52 Average Write Rate: 3,308 KB/s (2.4x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,439 KB/s (2.5x)
I 04:03:52 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 04:03:57 Waiting for device to become ready...
I 04:04:17 Device Ready!
I 04:04:17 Operation Started!
I 04:04:17 Source Device: [1:0:0] DVDRW IDE 16X A091 (F (ATA)
I 04:04:17 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD+R DL) (Disc ID: MKM-001-00) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x)
I 04:04:17 Image File: E:\supermanr.mds
I 04:04:17 Image File Sectors: 3,897,392 (MODE1/2048)
I 04:04:17 Image File Size: 7,981,858,816 bytes
I 04:04:17 Image File Volume Identifier: SUPERMAN RETURNS
I 04:04:17 Image File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.1.0.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 04:04:17 Image File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 04:04:17 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 04:04:17 Verifying Sectors...
E 09:26:23 Failed to read Sector 3479952 - Timeout on Logical Unit
E 09:26:23 Sector 3479952 maps to File: VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_7.VOB
E 09:26:23 Failed to Verify Sectors!
E 09:26:25 Operation Failed! - Duration: 05:22:06
I 09:26:25 Average Verify Rate: 360 KB/s (0.3x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 5,513 KB/s (4.0x)

[Chewy]

welcome to the forum

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?category=4&manufactor=7

that's a btc/emprex drive and they gave up making burners

a few more dual layer blanks and you would have paid for a new good burner

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1913

does it still burn single layer ok?

[mongo2001]

Up until recently it was fine. I've burned ALOT with this drive. I mean ALOT.

I'm looking at a Benq1650 as a replacement if this thing is dead. Any opinions? Anything regarding my current configuration that MAY help. These Verbatim dls are not cheap!!!!

[Chewy]

the new pioneer's are the best with dual layer

the benq 1650 rebadged at compusa is a great burner, but hard to find on sale and with rebates

[mongo2001]

Duh I should have looked at your signature about the Benq. Anything I can do to salvage this piece of junk today?

[Chewy]

try a flash with the latest firmware from my link

boot into safe mode to update the empty drive and try single layer first

might try to open the tray, power down the computer and blow out the
burner and even use a long cue tip to clean lens

[mongo2001]

Thanks I'll give it a shot.

Btw, Benq1650 at Zipzoomfly. Not bad price huh?

[Chewy]

the price went up 5 $ and they are long gone