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Cleaning Cartridge
Handling Cartridges
Use a Sony S-AIT Cleaning Cartridge SAIT1-CL to clean the S-AIT library
drive heads. When a head needs to be cleaned, "Warning Drive Cleaning
Request" appears on the LCD display and the Error/Warning LED flashes. For
details about how to use the cleaning cartridge, see "DRV CLEANING" on
page 50.
Handling or storing S-AIT cartridges incorrectly can damage them or their
tapes. Follow the guidelines below to avoid damaging your cartridges.
Handling precautions
• Before using cartridges, let them acclimate themselves to the normal
operating environment for at least 24 hours.
• Verify whether cartridges are damaged before using them.
• Verify whether foreign objects such as labels are affixed to the cartridges as
they may cause loading problems.
• Do not insert damaged cartridges into the S-AIT library. Damaged cartridges
can interfere with the reliability of the unit.
• Do not pull the leader block or the tape out of cartridges as this may damage
the cartridge braking mechanism and/or the tape.
• Do not handle the tape outside cartridges as this may damage the tape's
surface or edges.
• Do not subject cartridges to strong vibrations.
• Do not drop cartridges. If you do, verify that the reel lock opening to make
sure that the small plastic tabs inside are still visible. If they are not, do not use
the cartridge. Inspect the cartridge for any obvious cracks or other physical
damage.
• Never open cartridge cases as this may expose the tape to contamination and
physical damage.
• Never affix labels elsewhere than on the repressed label area as doing so may
cause loading problems.
• The write-protect switch of cartridges is used to prevent writing to the tape by
accident. If you do not want to write to a cartridge, slide it to the write-protect
position. (For details, see "Setting the Write-protect Switch" on page 70.)
• If the S-AIT library is used in a high-humidity environment or a location
subject to wide variations in temperature, condensation may prevent cartridge
read/write operations.
• Make sure to remove cartridges when you transport the library.
• Dispose of used cartridges according to your local regulations on waste
disposal.
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