Siemens RM400 C Series Operating Manual page 153

The error indicator also flashes if, following a successful cleaning opera-
tion, you use a tape on which the error rate is already too high. Please
clean the drive again if this is the case and do not use the offending tape
again.
The cleaning process takes about 30 seconds. If the cleaning cartridge is ejected
sooner, it is empty. In this case repeat the process with a new cleaning cartridge.
Each cleaning cartridge can be used a total of 40 times. Note down on the cleaning
cartridge each time you use it so that you know when it is due to run out.
Follow the instructions given on the packaging of the cleaning cartridge.
Cleaning the 8 mm cartridge tape drive
If the drive's error indicator and ready indicator flash rapidly, you should clean the
drive as soon as possible, since even small amounts of dust can impair the
functioning of the drive.
You should clean the drive at least once a month or after a maximum of 30 hours'
use.
Only use cleaning cartridges that have been approved by SNI and
!
EXABYTE (EXABYTE Premium and SONY QG6-CL). Otherwise, the
magnetic heads of the drive may be damaged.
The following cleaning cartridges are recommended:
– Exabyte 8 mm cleaning cartridge (for the 8 mm, 20 Gbyte MTC drive the
Exabyte cleaning cartridge marked "Mammoth Cleaning Cartridge 18c" should
be used).
– Sony QG6-CL
Depending on the type, the cleaning cartridge may only be used ten times
(EXABYTE Premium) or thirty times (SONY QG6-CL).
Do not exceed the maximum number of permissible cleaning procedures.
!
Otherwise, the drive or the read/write heads may be damaged.
You will find further information on cleaning on the cover of the cleaning cartridge.
Clean the 8 mm MTC drive as follows:
Ê Insert the cleaning cartridge.
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