MAINTENANCE TASKS
Cleaning the 1/2 inch cartridge tape drive
The 1/2 inch cartridge tape drive must be cleaned regularly to
keep it functioning properly. You can clean the:
•
Tape path
•
Cartridges.
Cleaning supplies
A cleaning cartridge is shipped with each 1/2 inch cartridge tape
drive. This cartridge should be replaced after 500 uses.
When to clean the tape drive
When the tape drive needs to be cleaned, CLEAN appears in the
message display after a cartridge is unloaded and during a rewind
or locate operation.
CAUTION: Never power off the tape drive without following the
cleaning procedure once the CLEAN message has appeared.
Cleaning procedures
Cleaning the tape path
1. Remove any cartridge loaded in the tape drive.
2. Insert the cleaning cartridge.
CAUTION: The cleaning cartridge must be undamaged and
clean.
The cleaning cycle takes approximately 15 seconds.
3. Remove the cleaning cartridge when it is unloaded.
4. Mark the usage on the tape label. Do not use a grease
pencil.
Cleaning a cartridge
Before inserting a cartridge, inspect it for damage or dirt.
If the cartridge is dirty, wipe the outside surfaces with a lint-free
cloth.
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