Super Drive spits out un-recorded DVD´s

The Super Drive ( MatshitaDVD-R UJ-816 ) on my 15" PB G4 for som reason keeps spitting out un-recorded DVD´s of the following type, which according to its specifications it is compatible with:
-R, -RW
-R, -RW
It will however accept recorded DVD´s. Anyone know why or what can be done about this?

I have the computer and drive.
and also the same problem...
Can anyone help????

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