Got a new firmware upgrade via the net today 4 megs in size! took the version from 1.25 to 3.0 when I emailed HP for a change log they didn't have any only said it was to improved compatibility with x4 and x8 media an black disks.
As this firmware can only be delivered if you have the drive and associated software this is just a heads up to those users... the update does not appear anywhere of the HP site.