Laser Calibration Level error burning DVDs

I am having a problem burning data DVDs. I get an error that the laser levels cannot be calibrated. I have tried Memorex and Verbatim DVD-Rs, which worked well previously. I have run disk utility from the install disk and repaired permissions. I have even tried that strange fix where you rearrange the order of the languages in the International section in the systems preferences. Is there anything anyone can suggest?

Thank you for your help. I have tried all your suggestions, and it looks like my last option is to replace the drive. It is the original superdrive that came with the computer. At least they are not too expensive!
Thanks again!
Joe

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