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Operation and Maintenance
Removing the Data Cartridge
Caution
Remove a cartridge from the drive before turning
OFF
host system power.
Failure to remove a cartridge before turning
OFF
host system power can result
in cartridge and drive damage.
To unload a cartridge from the drive perform the following steps:
Push the
Unload
button.
The
Tape in Use
LED will blink as the tape rewinds.
Caution
A data cartridge can only be unloaded when the
Operate Handle
LED is
ON
.
Do not attempt to open the
Cartridge Insert/Release Handle
unless this
LED is
ON
steady.
When the
Operate Handle
LED is
ON
(and the beeper has sounded), pull the
Cartridge
Insert/Release Handle
open to eject the cartridge from the drive.
Remove the cartridge.
Push the
Cartridge Insert/Release Handle
closed.
Caution
After the cartridge is removed from the drive, return it to its plastic case to
prolong the cartridge life.
Cleaning the Tape Head
The DS9000 Series is a highly sophisticated unit. No routine maintenance is required apart from periodically
cleaning the drive head whenever the
Use Cleaning Tape
LED is illuminated and the LCD displays the following
message:
followed by: