Controls On The Tape Drive - Singer 1501 Operator Instructions Manual

OPERATOR CONTROL PANELS
CARTRIDGE REWIND
LOCK'LEVER BUTTON
Figure 2-4. Controls on the Tape Drive
Operation of the Model 1501 Intelligent Terminal requires handling of the
tape cartridges. This snap-in cartridge, which is shown in figure 2-5,
contains 100 feet of computer grade tape on a floating inner reel, and is
a storage device used with all Series 1500 Intelligent Terminals. A
clear outer case fully encloses the inner tape reel.
located on the outer case is a two-position hole for the write pin. If
the write pin is inserted into the position on top of the cartridge, the
tape cannot be written on. If the write pin is inserted into the position
on the bottom of the cartridge, the tape may be written on; this is called
the IIwrite-enable
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position.
It is important that the tape be fully rewound within the cartridge before
the tape is loaded or the cartridge removed from the tape drive. The tape
leader eyelet must be in the position shown in figure 2-5 before the tape
is loaded.
Cartridge caps are supplied with each cartridge to prevent the eyelet from
vibrating out of position during shipping. To remove the cap, simply pry
it off with fingertips. To install a cap, push cap into place on the
bottom side of the tape cartridge. Turn the cap in direction of arrow to
rewind loose tapes. (See figure 2-6.)
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