Print to Video error

I've created a project using both GL1 and XL1 video footage in FCP 3.
Everything has gone fine with the digitizing and editing, but when I try and Print to Video, it goes to a blue screen during the XL1 footage.
What gives?

Try making a self contained quicktime (if you have the hard drive space) and exporting that. Make it with 'use current settings'.
Does it work?
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