IPhoto can't find device to burn

I wanted to burn pictures to DVD to free up space, but I am getting a message saying that no device can be found. I checked the system profiler, and it shows the drive as working. I can even burn from different locations (Toast 7). How can I get iPhoto to recognize the DVD burner?
Thanks

Robin:
Since you're able to use the disk for other apps and the Finder it's just a iPhoto problem. First delete the iPhoto preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, that resides in your User/Library/Preferences folder and see if that helps.
You might also apply the newly released Mac OS X 10.5.2 Combo Update along with the iLife Support 8.2 and Leopard Graphics Update 1.0 updaters followed by a repair of disk permissions.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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