T H E S Y S T E M D R I V E S
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3.
Rub an alcohol-dampened swab against the surface of the
capstan using an up and down motion. Gently rotate the capstan
and continue rubbing until the entire surface is clean.
4.
Wait for at least one minute before using the tape drive. This
allows any residual alcohol to evaporate.
Take care at all times and avoid excessive force.
If you clean the read/write head first, and the swab is not too
discoloured, you may use the same swab to clean the capstan. But if
you clean the capstan first, you must not use the same swab to clean
the read/write head.
Remember to keep your tape cartridges in a safe place.