Quantum DLT 8000 Product Manual page 86

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System
Table 2–9 When to Use a Cleaning Cartridge (continued)
If
The Use Cleaning Tape
indicator continues to be
illuminated steadily after you
have used a cleaning cartridge
to clean the recording head
The Use Cleaning Cartridge
indicator is illuminated steadily
while the tape system is in its
tape cleaning process
All indicators on the right-hand
side of the front bezel are
blinking
* A cleaning cartridge has a life expectancy of about 20 uses.
2-32
It means
Your cleaning tape cartridge
may be exhausted.
Cleaning of the system had has
not taken place; the cartridge
has expired. *
There may be a system fault
Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System
And you should....
Try another cleaning tape
cartridge.
Wait until the tape is unloaded
and the green Operate Handle
indicator illuminates. Replace
the cleaning cartridge.
Operate the handle to remove
the cartridge. Inspect the tape
cartridge. If the cartridge
appears undamaged, it may be
used again, otherwise, take the
cartridge out of service. Reset
the tape drive and load a
known good cartridge. If all
indicators on the right-hand
side of the bezel blink again
during the load, have the tape
drive serviced.