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Chapter 4 Using the Media
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Recognition Holes
Used by the unit to determine the type of cartridge. S-AIT data cartridge
recognition holes are all closed. S-AIT cleaning cartridge holes are closed
except hole
.
Caution
Do not open the recognition holes as this may prevent the unit from recognizing
the type of cartridge correctly.
F
Reel Lock
Used to prevent the tape from moving when it is outside the unit. When you
insert a cartridge into the unit, its reel locks are released automatically.
Caution
Do not close the reel lock as this may cause loading problems.
G
Positioning Hole
Used by the unit to determine the position of the cartridge in the unit.
Caution
Do not close the positioning hole as this may cause loading problems.
H
Leader Block
The tape is attached to the leader block. When you insert a cartridge into the
unit, the leader block is extracted from the cartridge, loaded onto a non-
removable take-up reel, and then the tape is wrapped around the drum.
Caution
Do not pull the leader block from the cartridge as this may cause loading
problems.
I
Spring-loaded Hub
Used by the unit to rotate the cartridge reel.
Caution
Do not close the spring-loaded hub as this may cause loading problems.
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