Unloading The 1/4-Inch Tape Cartridge; Cleaning - IBM R30 Operator's Manual

Unloading the 1/4-Inch Tape Cartridge

To unload the cartridge, use the same procedure you used for loading except pull the
cartridge from the drive opening.
1. Push the unload button.
2. Pull the front panel open (flat).
3. Pull the tape cartridge out of the drive.
4. Push the front panel closed.

Cleaning

Refer to Appendix A for the 1/4-inch-tape-drive cleaning-kit part number.
Clean the recording head of the tape drive after the first 2 hours of tape movement when
you are using new tape cartridges. If you are using QIC-1000 cartridges and the cartridges
are not new, clean the recording head after every 8 hours of tape movement. If you are
using QIC-150 or QIC-525 cartridges and the cartridges are not new, clean the recording
head after every 12 hours of tape movement.
Use the instructions and materials provided in the cleaning kit to ensure proper operation of
the tape drive.
Media
Environment Considerations for 1/4-Inch Tape Cartridges
Information in this section describes operating and storage conditions including temperature,
relative humidity, and maximum wet bulb data.
Attention: The manufacturer has specified a set of temperature and humidity ranges in
which the 1/4-inch data cartridge can operate with ease. Only regular cleaning procedures
are required when operating the cartridge within this range. The risk of possible data loss is
increased if 1/4-inch tape cartridges are operated, stored, or shipped outside the
temperature or humidity ranges shown in the following table.
Before using a cartridge, always let it adjust (acclimate) to the operating environment. Do
this by placing the cartridge with its container in the operating environment for as long as it
has been away from this environment or for 24 hours, whichever is less.
Acclimation is necessary for any data cartridge that has been exposed to a different humidity
environment or a temperature change of 11 C or 20 F, or more.
Environment Operating Ranges
Temperature Requirements
Relative Humidity Requirements
(Non condensing)
Maximum Wet Bulb Limits
2-22
Operator Guide
Operating Ranges
16 to 32 C (60 to 90 F) 10 to 43 C (50 to
20% to 80%
23 C (73 F)
Non operating Ranges
110 F)
20% to 80%
27 C (80 F)