Burning Failures Burns to 38-40% then fails, using 3 different burning programs. I have wasted 25 blank cd-r's trying.

Try using a different burning software. I recommend IMGBurn: The Official ImgBurn Website
Also try using a different make of blank media (CD/DVD).
If it still fails then your hardware may be faulty, try loading latest LG drivers for it.

your burner isnt a burner its a super multi blue combo burns up to dvd

Try testing the CD first. There are reports that this error will occur but still produce a functional CD. Next try reducing the write speed, this will fix the problem in some cases. Next try burning with CD with a different program like Nero. iTunes appears to be a problematic application for this error. It is possible that the CD burner is near the end of it's life.

Their could be several possible reasons and solutions for the above error, basically what is happening is for some reason the CD/DVD burning software is unable to determine the Optimum Power Calibration rate (a small pre-burn test to determine optimal laser power for writing), resulting a disk burn failure. There is no easy way to pinpoint the exact reason, so try all the possible fixes from top to bottom (easy to hard) and see what works:
Try using different brands of quality blank media, most common reason for such error's is cheap blank media.
Try burning at lower speeds (Highly effective).
If this fails try a different burning software

Some steps you can try.
1. Try a different brand of disks.
2. Try a different burning program.
3. Clean the lens.
Hope this helps you.
Regards Bill

It's time to replace the defective (and probably warranty-expired) unit.

If your computer is a notebook, not a desktop, it's best to take the computer to a qualified technician, to disassemble your computer, and replace the drive.

Very possible you got a bunk batch of blank media. But could also be the burning program itself (IE NERO) Try to reinstall what ever program you are using

I had that error befor I was burning with Memorex's 52x CD-R... when I switched to a Maxell's CD-R, the error was gone! And I left the burn speed at 'maximum'. It did it in about 4minutes. Good luck!

Try different software. Download nero trial at www.nero.com

p3, Did you try burning the DVD and it failed? You should try upgrading the firmware on DVD drive. http://www.samsung.com/support/productsupport/download/Model_Select.aspx?type=ODD+Products&typecode=300400&subtype=DVD+Writer&subtypecode=300405&model=TS-H552U&filetype=FM&language= Or, your just interested why Windows is calling your expensive DVD burner a measley CD Drive? Your Burner is an all-in-one.(I think) It plays(and burns) cd's and dvd's. Whatever program you use to burn has not informed Windows of its true intentions yet...Which is to burn a dvd or a cd. It doesn't know what you are burning until something tells it to. Let me know what happens. Good Luck, Tim