I Mac is not reading from DVD drive. Disk will insert, then some noises but after a few seconds, nothing.

I Mac is not reading from DVD drive. Disk will insert, then some noises but after a few seconds, nothing. I am trying to install Broterh printer disks. Any ideas? I am on Mavericks.

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