Figure 120. Rewinding tape into cartridge
1
2
2. Begin spooling the tape back into the cartridge by turning the supply reel motor (
3. Continue spooling into the cartridge until the tape is taut and remains within the flanges of the tape
guiding rollers. Ensure that you do not stretch the tape. Continue spooling until all tape is removed
from the takeup reel (
4. Locate the threader intermediate gear (
the threader intermediate gear (
This action draws the tape leader block assembly (LBA) into the cartridge.
196 IBM TS4300 Tape Library Machine Type 3555: User's Guide
Loader motor worm gear
Outer guide rail (WARNING: Do
Not Touch)
3
).
1
1
) and slowly rotate the threader mechanism gear (
3
Takeup reel motor
4
Supply reel motor
) near the rear of the drive. You can use your finger to rotate
4
) clockwise.
2
) clockwise.