HP VS160 - StorageWorks DLT Tape Drive Troubleshooting Manual page 24

Cleaning cartridges
You must use DLT VS160 CleaningTape with HP StorageWorks VS160 tape drives. Most other
cleaning cartridges, such as CleaningTape III, will be ejected.
Caution Do not use other format cartridges in your tape drive and do not use DLT VS160
CleaningTape cartridges in other format tape drives.
To clean the tape drive:
A DLT VS160 CleaningTape cartridge should only be used when the Clean LED is constantly
lit or when your backup software notifies you that the tape drive needs cleaning. Do not clean
the tape drive unless the tape drive specifically indicates cleaning is necessary.
For ordering information see www.hp.com/go/storagemedia.
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Insert the DLTVS160 CleaningTape cartridge, with the Front Slide Label Slot facing outward.
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The drive will carry out its cleaning cycle and eject the cartridge on completion, which can take
between 1 (the first time that the cartridge is used) and 10 minutes (the 20
cartridge is used). During the cleaning cycle the Clean LED will blink rapidly.
Each DLT VS160 CleaningTape cartridge can be used up to 20 times. The cleaning cartridge
includes a label with 20 small boxes printed on it. Place a check mark in one of the boxes
each time you use the cleaning cartridge to clean the drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge
when you have checked all the boxes. If the cartridge has expired, it will not clean; it does not
eject.
Looking after cartridges
It is important that you look after your HP media and adhere to the recommended guidelines.
See "Problems with cartridges" on page 38.
Caution You may damage the tape drive if you try to insert and load a damaged cartridge. If you
have dropped the cartridge or suspect it may be damaged, please inspect it carefully and
discard it, if necessary.
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