• If you drop your cartridge • Spotting damaged cartridges • Proper storage DLTtape Media and conditions Super DLTtape Media www.quantum.com Shipping Quick Guide: and Storing Do’s + Don’ts Cartridges • How do I ship cartridges? A quick and easy guide to caring for your media •...
DLTtape and SUPER DLTtape Super DLTtape Write protected– slide down toward label. Orange indicator should be displayed. DLTtape VS1 and DLT VS160 Cleaning Write protected - Indicator on top points to closed lock DLTtape www.quantum.com...
• Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use • Make sure that no loose labels in the storage container stick to the bottom of the cartridge when inserting into tape drive.
Group 1: Case and Reel Inspection Visual Inspection Case Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. www.quantum.com Cartridge Hub Confirm that the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is centered. Press the hub. It should spring back if operating properly.
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Verify operation using mode and write-enabled mode. a small flat blade screwdriver. The reel locks should spring back when released. www.quantum.com Cartridge Door Ensure the door is movable and that the spring is present.
Swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape. Excessive Debris Media Wrapped too Loosely Stuck to tape leader and to tape. Excessive slack apparant. (Note: OK to use cartridge if small amount of slack at the tape leader is present, but inspect cartridge again after use.) www.quantum.com...
Buckle ends clearly extend No buckle present. past edge of reel. Excessive Debris Buckle Separated from Stuck to tape. Tape Leader Buckle has broken through tape leader on one side. www.quantum.com Buckle Bent One buckle end is bent and buckle is not symmetrical.
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3 sheets 1 large box 4 sheets 1 large box, 1 small box 5 sheets 1 large box, 2 small boxes Ship in multiple boxes in combination following the above guidelines. www.quantum.com 2‘ 2‘ 6” 10” 6” 6“ 10” 14”...
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