HP CD12ri/ NEC 7700a

Software & Apps
#1

Hello,

I’ve just bought a HP CD12ri (12x/10x/32x) but I can’t find any software that works with it (not even bundled). The model is not listed even on the HP website. On the actual burner it has “7700a”, would I be right in assuming that this burner is actually a NEC 7700a branded by HP?

Does anyone have any ideas to as how I can actually burn a CD using it. I have got Roxio CD Creator 5 Platinum (with the update), but that doesn’t work.

One additional point, the CD Writer is connected a Promise Ultra-100 PCI controller card - this shouldn’t make a difference should it? I can read from it using Windows.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Hazza

#2

Maybe so. Try sending hp’s tech support email concerning this.
Have to look in depth on this./

#3

BTW where did you buy it from??

#4

I bought it from novatech.co.uk

On second thoughts I think the bundled software does work (some crappy HP-Write software) just not on Win2K AS (which I’m running) and I don’t think the bundled DirectCD works (it’s an old version) as the latest DirectCD (with EZCD Platinum) doesn’t work!

#5

update – I have found one piece of software that will burn with this model - Clone CD!!

Unfortunately this is far from adequate for me as I would like to master CDs.

I would like to be able to have complete freedom of choice over what CD Burning software I use (like with my old drive :mad: )!!

Do you think a patch will be released - or will they ignore it exists (like HP itself has done). It is their latest CD Burner I think.

Hazza

#6

Damn I havent seen that particular drive but I will check out the site for info about it. Certain pieces of software for burners SUCK!

#7

I just pick one up yesterday … $70… NEW! - I figured… Hell, it’s 8X Faster than my ol’ 4X … and IT IS!

Here’s what Software I found that works with it…

If you DIG and I mean DIG through HP.com you’ll eventually find an Download for “RECORD NOW” … It’s much better tham the MyCD thing on the CD, BUT it’s still not Nero…

Anyway, DiskJuggler works with it… But of course it doesn’t do ALOT…

Me I want to burn VCDs… SO, For that and All the other goodies that you want from a piece of CDR software you nned STOMP’S ClicknBurn PRO… that’s www.clicknburn.com… I’m pretty sure it will work… They say it’s compatible w/ cd12r and I think the “i” means internal …

I haven’t got it yet… SO, I YOU GET IT YO WORK … LET ME KNOW…

#8

I don’t know what other programs would work. The Nec nr 7700a is definately an NEC. I bought one only to find that it’s not supported by many YET!. I think it’s an amazing burner and the software will definately be there for it soon …so don’t give up just keep on searching. How about adaptec easy cd creator?.

#9

Look Noe Futher … CLICK N BURN PRO - DOES WORK!

#10

Hi there,

this recorder is supported since version 5.0.4.0.

With cheerful regards, your nero support

Vjekoslav Katic <techsupport3@nero.com>


That's the reply I got ...so happy burning.
#11

I’m buying the NEC NR-7700A as a bare drive. What drivers/software do I need to get it running?

Will it run with EZ Cd Creator 4.0, or do I have to step up to Nero?
(I’m planning on getting Nero, but I can’t find it in stock anywhere)