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The MicroVAX Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual lists other actions you
may take if your tape drive does not operate as described.
3.1.3.7 Care of Magnetic Tapes
To avoid damage to the tape or drive, use the following guidelines when
handling or storing tapes:
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Do not expose tapes to dust or excessive heat.
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Always store tape reels inside containers when the tape is not in use.
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Never touch the portion of tape between the beginning-of-tape (BOT)
and end-of-tape (EOT) markers; oil from fingers attracts dust and dirt.
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Never use a contaminated reel of tape; this spreads dirt to the clean tape
reels and could adversely affect tape drive reliability.
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Always handle tape reels by the hub hole; squeezing the reel flanges
leads to tape edge damage when winding or unwinding tapes.
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Do not smoke near the tape drive or storage area; smoke and ash are
especially damaging to tapes.
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Do not place magnetic tape near line printers or other devices that produce
paper dust.
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Do not place magnetic tape on top of the tape drive or in any other
location where it may be affected by hot air.
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Do not store magnetic tape near electric motors.
Using System Options 3-27
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