Photosmart essential 3.5 doesn't recognise c309a as printable dvd

Just purchased this HP C309a and it has print dvd/cd capability.
Installed full software and driver.
tried to print dvd with photosmart essential 3.5 and when after I choose disc format, it is asking to select print device.
I chose c309a series but it shows this device is not recognise as a printable dvd.
Any idea to solve this?
I connected using ethernet cable.
I can print normal paper or photo but not this dvd.
Thanks.

I think something wrong with photosmart essential 3.5. If I use windows 7, it won't recognise c309a as printable dvd.
If I use Win XP, it is working correctly.
So HP SUPPORT, please update the software and make it compatible with Windows 7.
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