Cleaning The Open-Reel Tape Drive; Tape Drive Cleaning Schedule - Xerox 4635 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the open-reel tape drive

Tape drive cleaning schedule

XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE
The open-reel tape drive must be cleaned regularly to keep it
functioning properly. Clean the:
• Tape path
• Exterior of the tape drive.
Note: Refer to appendix B, "Supplies," for recommended
cleaning materials.
When first using the open-reel tape drive, follow this cleaning
schedule:
• If the tape drive is used continuously, clean the following
parts daily:
— Tape heads
— Tape cleaner
— Bollards
— Rollers
— Tacho roller.
• Clean after 100 tape loads:
— Supply reel
— Clamp pads.
• Clean as required:
— Painted surfaces
— Tape path cover.
Figure 11-21 shows the location of the tape path components.
MAINTENANCE TASKS
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