acard dvd duplicator

[johnthedog]

I have a 1-3 copier using an acard controller,,it recently just keeps saying target drive not ready each time i try and copy..i have swapped the ide leads and used a different master and it still says the same,,im guessing my controller is duff now after all these years,,any thoughts peeps?

[classfour]

I have a 1 to 3 Acard, had a one-to-one with HD image backup before.

1. Different discs - same result (i.e. new disc after getting message)?
2. Different drive - same result.

Check the size of the original disc - if it's a dual layer, the Acard definitely will NOT attempt to burn, because it'll be searching for 8.5 DL media and a drive that it can burn too - of which it cannot.

If the original is Cd and you're burning to DVD = NO GO - or the other way also.

Never forget Acard's tech support - even if you're out of warranty, you can read your way through the forums to find an answer.

If none of the above works, mail me the Acard card - maybe I can get it working.

[classfour]

http://www.acard.com.tw/english/fc02.jsp

[johnthedog]

Hi thanks for your reply

the discs im burning are data discs that were blank initially and have been written

I have burnt the same stuff before and the same discs before so its unusual to be honest

Ive tried different discs to burn and still get the same result

I really am thinking its the controller

I am going to take it to pieces later and then maybe come back to you

Thanks for your help