OPERATING THE DISK DRIVE & CARTRIDGE
Unloading a Cartridge
OptiPac 2652MD User's Manual
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Unloading a
Cartridge
When you're finished using your OptiPac be sure to eject and store the
cartridge properly before shutting down your computer.
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CAUTION:
Eject the cartridge before you turn off the OptiPac—otherwise the media
is vulnerable to contamination which may damage the cartridge or the
data on it.
The OptiPac must be turned on before you can unload a cartridge.
1. With the time and date function displayed on the LCD, push the
SELECT
button on the front panel.
The
Unload cartridge
function will be displayed.
2. Press the
ENTER
button to execute the command.
The cartridge will pop out part way.
3. Remove the cartridge carefully and place it in the protective plastic
storage case immediately.
Note:
The cartridge must be pulled completely out of the drive before it is
inserted again. If a cartridge is forced back into the drive without pulling
it out damage to the drive may occur.
Remember to label and date the cartridge for future reference. Do not
mark on labels with a graphite pencil. The graphite dust may
contaminate the disk surface. Refer to Chapter 6, “Caring For The Disk
Drive & Cartridge,” for further information on cartridge care.
Manual Cartridge
Removal
If you can't get the cartridge to eject using any other method or if there
has been a power failure use the following as a last resort.
Use this
procedure only when absolutely necessary.
Use a small round screwdriver or bent paper clip to manually eject the
cartridge.
1. Disconnect the power to the drive.
2. Insert the eject tool into the small round hole in the front panel of the
drive to eject the cartridge.
The cartridge will then pop out of the drive slot.
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CAUTION:
Do not reach into the drive to get the cartridge. Wait until the cartridge
is ejected through the front of the drive before removing it. Premature
removal of the cartridge could damage the drive.
