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Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries
Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges
Labeling Tape
3
Cartridges
Table 6 Bar Code
Label Requirements
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Attaching a bar code label to each cartridge enables the library to identify
tape cartridges quickly, speeding the inventory process.
The ATL M1500 and ATL M2500 libraries are capable of
Note:
reading most common bar code formats.
Bar Code Label Requirements
Bar code labels must meet the requirements of the latest revision of the
ANSI MH10.8M standard, and should use industry standard Code 39 (3
of 9 code).
The basic requirements are listed in
Label size
Quiet zone
Character height
Bar code characters
Ratio of wide to narrow
element
Applying the Labels
1 Label the tape cartridges (see
•
DLT and SDLT cartridges use non-adhesive labels that slide into
a slot at the front of the cartridge. Ensure that the label is fully
inserted into the cartridge label slot.
•
LTO cartridges use adhesive labels that adhere to the front of the
cartridge.
ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions
table
6.
2.2 x 0.82 inches (5.59 x 2.08 cm)
0.25 inches (6.4 mm) minimum
0.3 inches (7.6 mm)
one start character, one to six
alphanumeric characters, one stop
character
2.5:1 minimum
figure
39):
3
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