Xerox DocuPrint 96 Operator's Manual page 65

1/2 inch cartridge tape drive
XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/DOCUPRINT 96MX LPS OPERATOR GUIDE
SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/DOCUPRINT 96MX LPS
6. Power switch. Powers the tape drive on (1) or off (0).
7. Message display. Displays tape drive messages and error
codes.
The 1/2 inch cartridge tape is used with the 18/36 track drive. The
Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS 1/2 inch cartridge tape
drives have the following features:
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An integrated controller and tape drive.
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A fully-featured IBM 3480/3490 compatible cartridge tape
subsystem.
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Uses a 3480/3490 type tape cartridge.
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The tape drive is self-threading.
The 18/36 track drive has a control panel including a 8 character
message display for messages and error information.
The 18/36 track drive can read either 18 or 36 track format, but
records in only 36 track format.
Figure 1-14. 18/36 track cartridge tape drive control panel
The following push buttons are located on the tape drive front panel:
Ready Button Places the drive "online" to communicate with the system controller.
This button also serves as the + Scroll control menu selection when
the alternate mode is selected.
Rewind button Rewinds the tape to the beginning of Tape (BOT). This button also
serves as the - Scroll control for menu selection when the alternate
mode is selected.
Unload button Rewinds tape completely into housing and then ejects the cartridge.
This button only functions when the tape drive is "offline" to the
controller. This button also serves as the Select function for menu
items when the alternate mode is selected.
Reset button Stops tape motion during rewind, unload, or "online" operation. If the
drive is "online" pressing this button will take the drive "offline". This
button also serves as the Cancel function, taking the operator back
one menu level when the alternate mode is selected.
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