Siemens RM400 C Series, Operating Manual

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RM400 C Models U24802-J-Z146-2-7600
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Equipment care
12.1.2 Cleaning the CD-ROM drive
The CD-ROM does not require any special cleaning.
12.1.3 Cleaning cartridge tape drives
The intervals at which you need to clean the cartridge tape drives are based on the
length of time they are in use, the quality of the tapes and the environmental condi-
tions.
Inadequate cleaning or none at all increases the read/write error rate and causes
accelerated wear to the tape materials and the head drums, even to the extent of
particles of dirt being burnt into the head drum. If particle burn-in occurs, the
problem cannot simply be solved by using a cleaning cartridge. You then need to
send the drive to the SNI Service Center for cleaning and inspection.
Always clean the read/write head after using a new tape, because tape
abrasion may lead to read/write errors.
Cleaning the quarter-inch cartridge tape drive
Clean the read/write head of the quarter-inch cartridge tape drive with the appro-
priate cleaning kit at the following intervals:
Cleaning the 4 mm cartridge tape drive
Clean the read/write head of the 4 mm cartridge tape drive, using only the appro-
priate cleaning cartridge, at the following intervals:
If the error indicator flashes, you must clean the drive immediately to
prevent damage from dust particles.
in use eight hours per day: clean every day
used briefly every day: clean once a week
used once per week: clean every month
in use five to six hours per day: clean twice a week
in use three to four hours per day: clean once a week
in use no more than two hours per day: clean every two weeks
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