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▼ Unload a Data Cartridge
To remove cartridges from the drive:
1. Make sure the tape drive is not in use.
Check for the following elements:
a. There are no active jobs, applications, or programs using this drive.
b. The operator panel activity indicator is steady and not flashing.
c. The display window does not indicate any activity relative to tape
2. Press the operator panel Unload switch.
An asterisk (*) should appear in the display when the cartridge is unloaded.
3. Grasp the cartridge by the finger grips and extract it from the load/unload slot.
4. Set the write protect switch to the locked position, if applicable.
▼ Use a Cleaning Cartridge
After the tape drive transports a predetermined length of tape or records a pre-
determined number of errors, the Clean indicator lights. It is time to clean the tape
drive.
1. Make sure the tape drive is not in use before proceeding to Step 2.
2. Unload any data cartridge in the tape drive
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3. Insert a cleaning cartridge in the tape drive.
When loaded, the activity light flashes. Cleaning is complete when the activity and
clean indicators turn off, and the tape drive unloads the cleaning cartridge.
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Caution – Possible data loss: Do not push the Unload switch while
a data cartridge is in use.
movement, such as reading, writing, or locating.
Note – If the drive is offline, the asterisk will alternate with
Offline.
Caution – Equipment damage: Do not wet-clean the tape drive. Do
not clean the tape drive unless the Clean indicator lights.
Note – Use the appropriate cleaning cartridge for the drive model
(see
"Cartridges" on page
Note – If there is a tape loaded in the tape drive, make sure the
application or job that was using that tape drive is no longer
running.
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