Guidelines For The Use Of Bar Code Labels - IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

To determine the complete specifications of the bar code and the bar code label, visit the web at
http://www.ibm.com/ and enter "IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label Specification" in the search box, or
contact your IBM sales representative.
When a bar code label is attached to a tape cartridge, place the label only in the recessed label area (see
5 in Figure 113 on page 107). A label that extends outside of the recessed area can cause loading
problems in the drive.
Attention: Do not place any type of mark on the white space at either end of the bar code. A mark in
this area might prevent the library from reading the label.
Figure 115. Sample bar code label on the LTO Ultrium 8 Tape Cartridge. The volume serial number (LTO123) and bar
code are printed on the label.

Guidelines for the use of bar code labels

Apply the following guidelines whenever using bar code labels:
v Use only IBM approved bar code labels on cartridges to be used in an IBM tape library.
v Do not reuse a label or reapply a used label over an existing label.
v Before you apply a new label, remove the old label by slowly pulling it at a right angle to the cartridge
case.
v Use peel-clean labels that do not leave a residue after they are removed. If there is glue residue on the
cartridge, remove it by gently rubbing it with your finger. Do not use a sharp object, water, or a
chemical to clean the label area.
v Examine the label before it is applied to the cartridge. Do not use the label if it has voids or smears in
the printed characters or bar code (a library's inventory operation takes much longer if the bar code
label is not readable).
v Remove the label from the label sheet carefully. Do not stretch the label or cause the edges to curl.
v Position the label within the recessed label area (see 5 in Figure 113 on page 107).
v With light finger pressure, smooth the label so that no wrinkles or bubbles exist on its surface.
v Verify that the label is smooth and parallel, and has no roll-up or roll-over. The label must be flat to
within 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) over the length of the label and have no folds, missing pieces, or smudges.
v Do not place other machine-readable labels on other surfaces of the cartridge. They might interfere
with the ability of the drive to load the cartridge.
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