Can't copy files to archival gold DVD-Rs

I could use a little help. For some reason I am unable to copy files from my computer to Delkin archival gold DVD-Rs. My computer has 2 Optiarc DVD RW-AD 7170As. I have no trouble copyfing files using other CDs or DVDs. The archival DVDs can be used without problems on my MacBook. Would appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks.

Well, I could probably locate another manufacturer's archival DVDs...but it just seems odd that the ones I have work just fine in my laptop but not on desk top.

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