Panther won´t boot at all, Grey screen with apple logo

Help, I installed a Lexmark 1420 this afternoon and printed what I wanted and switched off! that was the last time my emac booted. I only now get they grey Apple logo on the screen, I´ve already tried pram reset, boot with x with shift even the software restore cd won´t read(but I can open the cd draw with the mouse held down.) I been looking through the messages and still can´t find any answers, would be really greatful for some help.
Stuart

Stuart:
Sorry about the glitch. That Disk Utility reports "Underlying task reported failure" when repairing a volume is a serious directory issue that can sometimes be repaired by Disk Warrior.
In terms of getting you data off the HDD to the external Firewire HDD, here are two options.
1. You can use SuperDuper to create a bootable clone of your entire HDD on the external firewire HDD.
2. You can purchase DataRescue II to get your music off. I understand Prosoft has excellent tech support. Give them a call. See also Dr. Smoke's FAQ Data Recovery.
Please keep us updated.
Good luck.
cornelius

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