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Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance
Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges
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5
Gently press the hub, then release it. Make sure the hub springs
back into place and is still centered within its circular opening.
6
Open the tape cartridge door (see figure 58 ):
a
Gently press up on the tab at the right side of the tape
cartridge door.
b
Swing the door open.
Figure 58 Opening
the Tape Cartridge
Door
7
Verify that:
• The tape is wound tightly on the reel
• The tape leader loop is sticking up about an eighth of an
inch
• The tape leader loop is not bent or torn
8
Check for proper operation of the tape cartridge’s write-protect
switch (see figure 59 ).
Caution:
If any of the above conditions are not met, do not
use the cartridge.
Tape
cartridge
door Tab