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2. To find the end of the tape inside the cartridge, attach the cartridge manual
rewind tool (
1
in Figure 6-13 on page 6-17) to the cartridge's hub
2
by
fitting the tool's teeth between the teeth of the hub. Turn the tool clockwise
until you see the end of the tape inside the cartridge. Then, slowly turn the
rewind tool counterclockwise to bring the tape edge toward the cartridge door
3
.
3. Continue to turn the rewind tool counterclockwise until approximately 13 cm
(5 in.) of tape hangs from the cartridge door. If necessary, grasp the tape and
pull gently to unwind it from the cartridge.
4.
Remove the rewind tool by pulling it away from the cartridge. Set the tool
and the cartridge aside.
Figure 6-12. Attaching the leader pin attach tool to the cartridge. To hold the cartridge door open, hook the tool into the
door and pull the tool back.
6-16
TS3100 Tape Library and TS3200 Tape Library Setup, Operator, and Service Guide