Technical data

Troubleshooting
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Tape Drive Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Action
Tape will not load. Tape inserted incorrectly. Insert the tape with the arrow on the
cassette pointing towards the drive.
Cannot write data to a
tape.
Tape write-protected. Slide the write-protect tab on the
cassette to the closed position.
Tape will not eject. Tape jammed in drive. Using a small screwdriver, rotate
the motor shaft clockwise to bring
threading mechanism to the initial
loading position.
If necessary, press the ratchet
mechanism to tighten the tape
before ejecting.
Continue to turn the motor shaft
clockwise until the tape can be lifted
out of the drive mechanism and
ejected from the drive.