3.5.2.1 Resolving Unload Error Messages
If the tape cartridge fails to eject and the LCD displays the last three error messages (
ERR 1
being the most recent), an error condition
has occurred. To resolve the error condition:
1. Write down the error message shown on the LCD. This may be helpful if additional analysis is needed.
2. Press the 7208 Tape Drive power switch to turn off the power.
3. Manually reset the drive by pressing the 7208 Tape Drive power switch (to turn on the power).
a. Wait approximately 35 seconds for the POST to complete.
b. Wait for the
READY-TAPE
message to display.
4. Press the unload button.
5. When the cartridge ejects, refer to Appendix B, "Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers" in topic B.0 to
resolve the error message that you wrote down in Step 1.
If the cartridge does not eject, refer to the section on manually removing a tape cartridge in the
7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive
Model 342 Service Guide
.
7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide
Resolving Unload Error Messages
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