I have this machine and have the same problem - just bung in a cheapie DVD-R, you cant re-use it but you can always throw it away! We are talking pennies here.
I'm thinking of contacting Toshiba and asking for a refund on these DVD RW's - wouldn't have bought them if I didn't have the Toshiba 45
Rob H
October 2009
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