Appendix B SDLTtape Cartridge Maintenance
Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges
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• Never apply adhesive labels or POST-IT notes to the top, side, or
bottom of your DLTtape cartridge. Only use the user slide- in type
label provided with each cartridge and slide it over the label slot on
the cartridge.
• Do not carry cartridges loosely in a box or any other container.
Allowing cartridges to bang together exposes them to unnecessary
physical shock.
• Do not touch or allow direct contact with tape or tape leader. Dust or
natural skin oils can contaminate the tape and impact tape
performance.
• Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.
• Do not insert a dropped or damaged cartridge into a DLTtape drive
without, at the very least, a thorough visual inspection (see
Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges
). A dropped cartridge may have
dislodged, loosened, or damaged internal components.
Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges
When To Visually Inspect
a DLTtape Cartridge
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It is important to visually inspect a DLTtape cartridge under the
following circumstances:
• Whenever you change or load a new tape cartridge
• If the tape cartridge has been dropped or subjected to a physical
shock
• If a DLTtape drive becomes inoperable after loading the tape
cartridge
• If you receive a shipment of tape cartridges that shows any sign of
being damaged
Visual Inspection
Procedure
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To visually inspect a DLTtape cartridge:
1
Check the cartridge for any obvious cracks or other physical damage.
