Emax

Hello. I have been having major problems trying to format zip disks for the ESI 4000. I ordered 3 blank zip disks, and I tried formatting, and they all did not work and are now useless. I read that I needed to press an 8, on the formatting screen, so maybe that was why. I ordered an IBM compatible blank zip disk, and tried to format the disk. I pressed 8 on the formatting screen, it made a bunch of clicks, and eventually said formatting error. I was wondering if you know if the zip disks need to be in a certain preformat in order to format them on the esi 4000. Also, I know the drive is fine, because I am able to import the Alan Wilder sounds into the machine. I just want to be able to save my work in the future. Thank you very much for your help.