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Posted by: Gil on 2008-12-26 11:40:12
I have a Samsung SE-S184M LightScribe DVD Burner, one of those USB ones. I want to use it with my G3. The computer recognizes the drive as a "Mass Storage" dealy, and when I insert a CD, it appears on the Desktop (haven't tried a DVD, though). I have Toast 5 loaded on, but it doesn't recognize the drive. I don't think there is a driver out there, but I'm positive its' approved for Classic Mac.
Any ideas what I should do?
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Posted by: Cory5412 on 2008-12-26 15:33:25
If the maker included a driver, try installing that -- It may require OS 9 or a newer version of Toast to work properly for burning, or if you look closely at the support information (because I know that LightScribe and DVD burners are pretty new in relation to system 8.6) you may find that it's not actually supported for burning.
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Posted by: Unknown_K on 2008-12-26 16:14:02
There are upgrades for Toast to include newer burners, you have to check if anything that new is supported with whatever version of Toast you are using.
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Posted by: LCGuy on 2008-12-26 19:22:17
I wouldn't bother...under OS 8.6 and 9, USB is always 1.1, there's no USB2.0 drivers for Classic Mac OS. Burning a CD alone is seriously not quick or reliable over USB 1.1. I imagine burning a DVD would be impossible.
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Posted by: Mac SK on 2008-12-26 21:59:59
If you want to do DVD video your better off with a home DVD recorder connected to a video card.
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Posted by: Scott Baret on 2008-12-26 23:31:51
I have a CD burner (Iomega) that connects via USB and runs under OS 9. It comes with a set of drivers that need installed plus is bundled with Toast 4.
Look for the driver in your set of discs (trust me, driver discs get misplaced only when one needs them) or contact Samsung. They may have something on their website or perhaps could send you a replacement disc.
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Posted by: Gil on 2008-12-27 07:20:35
Arrgh!!! I checked the Driver Disc, and it's only for Windows! It's not even a hybrid CD.
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Posted by: register on 2008-12-27 07:28:06
How about tansplanting the burner drive in place of the CD drive built into the G3? Most likely the drives use the same IDE interface. The USB enclosure with bridge electronics might be useful for other tasks, as containing a harddisk drive.
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Posted by: Gil on 2008-12-27 07:36:34
Thats a good idea. I'll have to look into that. I know with my USB Hard drive, it's a SATA drive inside (none of my computers have SATA), so hopefully it won't be the same. I don't even know how to open the case, and I don't want to damage it.
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Posted by: Bunsen on 2008-12-27 15:46:52
Check the mfr's website for Mac drivers too, if it's still not recognised
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Posted by: Mac SK on 2008-12-28 20:48:56
I had this in my files it might help someone:The drives listed below have been verified. (19 May, 2003)
We do not guarantee the performance of drives not listed below in regard to creating discs.
Furthermore, we do not guarantee all functions of these drives.
Manufacturer Drive Model Video CD
Creation DVD Video
Creation
Hitachi DVD-RW GCA-4020B Series
Panasonic DVD-RAM LF-D3 Series -
DVD-RAM SW95 Series
DVD-RAM LF-D5 Series
DVD-RAM UJ-81 Series
DVD-R UJ-81 Series
Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-103 Series
DVD-RW DVR-104 Series
DVD-RW DVR-105 Series
DVD-RW DVR-K11 Series
Sony RW DW-U10A Series
Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-R60 Series
DVD-ROM SD-R61 Series
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Posted by: Gil on 2008-12-28 21:20:43
GRRR!!! The website doesn't have any drivers at all. I guess this is supposed to be a truly "Plug-n-Play" setup. Case doesn't look like it can be opened. Looks like I'll look for another USB, or possibly a SCSI burner (probably not DVD, though).
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Posted by: tomlee59 on 2008-12-29 05:04:56
GRRR!!! The website doesn't have any drivers at all. I guess this is supposed to be a truly "Plug-n-Play" setup. Case doesn't look like it can be opened. Looks like I'll look for another USB, or possibly a SCSI burner (probably not DVD, though). I'm sure it can be opened, and probably with very little destruction. 🙂
Hidden tabs, sliding case halves, screws hidden beneath labels or rubber feet...these are just some of the tricks used to confound consumers hell-bent on violating warranties.
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