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3.3.5 Using the Cleaning Cartridge
When the Clean/Media LED is on, your DLT-VS80’s read/write head may need to be
cleaned.
Follow the instructions on page 3-5 to load the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning typically takes
several minutes, during which the Ready LED blinks.
Caution:
Use only Benchmark-approved cleaning cartridges in your DLT-VS80.
Use of
any other type of cleaning cartridge can damage the read/write head in your drive. If you
load any other type of cleaning cartridge or method, your DLT-VS80 unloads it within
approximately 25 seconds.
Figure 3-5: DLT Cleaning Cartridge
Each cleaning cartridge has a useful life of 20 cleanings. The cleaning cartridge includes a
label with 20 small boxes printed on it. Always place a check mark in a box each time you
use the cartridge to clean the drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all boxes are
checked.
When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read/write head, the Clean/Media LED turns
off and the drive ejects the cleaning cartridge.
Note:
If any LEDs blink or if the Clean/Media LED is illuminated again when you insert
another cartridge immediately after cleaning, see Table 4 on page 3-4 for more information.
