Burn errors on super drive

Trying to burn DL DVDs and I get the error below. I can burn CDs and SL DVDs no problem. But only when I burn DL is when I get errors.
Heres the error
The drive reported an error:
Sense Key = HARDWARE ERROR
Sense Code = 0x09, 0x01
Tracking Servo Error
Burner Info
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GSA-S10N:
Firmware Revision: AP09
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipping Drive)
Cache: 0 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -RW
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media: Insert media and refresh to show available burn speeds
I've cleaned the drive with canned air and trashed Roxio prefs, reinstalled Toast, and all my FW is up to date. Any one have ideas ? I know I shouldve used Verbatim DVDs but the price to the 50 Memorex seemed like a good buy, since I USE that brand for my normal DVDs

I havent done your tip yet, but now after 2 restarts, Im getting another error to go along with the one listed above
The drive reported an error:
Sense Key = MEDIUM ERROR
Sense Code = 0x71, 0x04

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