Guidelines For Using Bar Code Labels; Sample Bar Code Label On The Lto Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridge - IBM System Storage TS3310 Setup And Operator Manual

When attaching a bar code label to a tape cartridge, place the label only in the
recessed label area (see 4 in Chapter 8, "Using Ultrium Media," on page 8-1). 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 may prevent the library from reading the label.
Figure 8-3. Sample bar code label on the LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridge. The volume serial number (LTO123) and bar
code are printed on the label.

Guidelines for Using 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
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
v Use peel-clean labels that do not leave a residue after being removed. If there is
v Examine the label before applying it to the cartridge. Do not use the label if it
v Remove the label from the label sheet carefully. Do not stretch the label or cause
v Position the label within the recessed label area (see 5 in Chapter 8, "Using
v With light finger pressure, smooth the label so that no wrinkles or bubbles exist
v Verify that the label is smooth and parallel, and has no roll-up or roll-over. The
v Do not place other machine-readable labels on other surfaces of the cartridge.
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right angle to the cartridge case.
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.
has voids or smears in the printed characters or bar code (a library's inventory
operation will take much longer if the bar code label is not readable).
the edges to curl.
Ultrium Media," on page 8-1).
on its surface.
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.
They may interfere with the ability of the drive to load the cartridge.
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