What does this mean? drive reported error: sense key = medium error, etc,

What does this error message mean and what can I do about it?
While trying to burn a CD, about 15 seconds after the burn started, I got this error message:
The drive reported an error:
Sense Key = MEDIUM ERROR
Sense Code = 0x73, 0x03
What does this mean and what can I do about it? Any help greatly appreciated. TIA, Bill

I have no idea what the error means. However, need a little more info from you.
What type of CD are you using, audio or data? -R, -RW?
Any problems previously?
Try a different brand. Top forum favorites
CDs
FUJI
TDK
Verbatim
DVDs
Maxell
Make sure the DVDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50448 How to Handle and Clean CD and DVD Discs
Your drive may need cleaning. Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs.

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