CD-DVD Drive won't read CD-ROM just burned -- readable on other computers

Computer: Satellite C655D-S5048
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Software used for burning: Roxio
Burn process goes smoothly -- options set for creation of read-only disk. Disks are 700 Mb, 52x of good quality.
After having been burned, when reinsterted in the drive, the computer reads the disk as empty, and offers options on how to burn files to it.
On any other computer, the disk is readable.
Ran Toshiba Laptop Checkup -- nothing found.
Tried running cleaning disk through -- no improvement.
Thoughts?
Solved!
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Peter--
Thanks! However, after spending a while on the phone with Toshiba, their tech and I came to the conclusion it might be a hardware problem. I was advised there were two separate lasers/lenses in the drive -- one for reading; one for burning. Given I was able to locate a (brand new) replacement TSST drive online for $29 plus shipping, I opted to order one -- I'll post whether that solved it or not.
As to different burn software -- the outcome was the same for Toshiba Disc Creator, Roxio, and freeware called Shampoo (I think).

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