OS X not support Fantom 16X DVD burner?

I have been unable to get OS X.3.9 or OS X.2.x on 3 separate Macs to burn DVDs with a Fantom DVD +/- R/RW 16X Dual Layer Firewire external burner. OS X (Jaguar and Panther) both say the disk drive is unsupported. The burner box has the OS X compatibility logo on it. I have been unable to find any drivers on the Fantom support site.
Does anyone know where I can get OS X drivers for this drive?

Hi Nicolas,
first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSIONS!
Try Patchburn. It should make the burner compatible. You also might want to check here: Drive Compatibility Database (seems to be compatible)
Donald: not very helpful - posted 3 times, and 3 times wrong.

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