Table 3–3 (Cont.) TF-Series Tape Drive Indicators
Write
Protected
Tape in Use
Use
Cleaning
Tape
Open
Handle
Condition
On
On steadily/
blinking
Off
Off
Cartridge write-protected.
Off
Off
On
Off
Drive needs cleaning
with CleaningTape III
cartridge.
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Fault occurring. Press
Unload button to unload
tape. If fault clears,
yellow indicator blinks
while tape rewinds.
After green indicator
comes on, you can
move handle to remove
cartridge. If fault
persists, all four lights
continue to blink. Do
not remove cartridge.
Call your Digital service
representative.
3.1.2.8 Cleaning the TF-Series Tape
When the Use Cleaning Tape indicator lights, load a CleaningTape III cartridge
as you would load a tape cartridge. When the cleaning is finished, the beeper
sounds to tell you to unload the cleaning cartridge.
The CleaningTape III cartridge will perform 20 to 24 cleanings. When it expires,
the Use Cleaning Tape indicator remains on.
Note
If the Use Cleaning Tape indicator is not lit, the cleaning cartridge will
not load.
Operating the System Options 3–23