IBM TotalStorage 3580 L33, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always place it in a
box or package.
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If you ship the cartridge in a cardboard box or a box of a sturdy material, ensure
the following:
– Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to protect it from
dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
– Pack the cartridge snugly; do not allow it to move around.
– Double-box the cartridge (place it inside a box, then place that box inside the
shipping box) and add padding between the two boxes (see Figure 13).
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
v
Before using a cartridge, let it acclimate to the normal operating environment for
1 hour. If condensation is visible on the cartridge, wait an additional hour.
v Ensure that all surfaces of a cartridge are dry before inserting it.
Figure 12. Tape cartridges in a Turtlecase
Figure 13. Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping
Using Ultrium Media
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