User's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide for the DLT2500/DLT2700 Mini-Library
DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem 6-7
6.6.1.1 Detecting Cases 1, 2, and 3
The user can tell these cases have occurred when the Magazine Fault light and slot
lights 0 and 5 are on.
_________________________ Caution __________________________
Never remove a cartridge from the magazine by moving the metal tab in
front of the cartridge. This is the main source of magazine faults. Use the
proper procedure, Chapter 5.
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To clear a magazine fault caused by cases 1, 2, and 3:
1. Press the Eject button to open the receiver.
2. Remove the magazine and check for a metal tab over an open slot. This is the slot
from which the cartridge was removed.
If …
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… Then …
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…
A metal tab is found over
an open slot
1. Reinsert the missing cartridge properly by pushing
the tab aside and insert cartridge until it snaps into
place. If no cartridge is needed in this slot, push one
into the slot and then remove it according to normal
procedure (Chapter 5). This step is critical to avoid
more magazine faults.
2. Insert the magazine into the receiver.
3. Close the receiver.
6.6.1.2 Detecting Case 4
The user can tell this case occurred when the Magazine Fault light and slot lights 0 and
6 are on. This is the only time slot lights 0 and 6 are on for a magazine fault. To clear a
magazine fault caused by case 4:
1. Press the Eject button to open the receiver.
2. Close the receiver to clear the Fault light.
3. Press the Load/Unload button; the cartridge loads, but is not removed from the
drive. The Magazine Fault light comes on, and the receiver opens. The service
person must remove the magazine, reach in and lift the handle on the front of the
drive, and pull out the cartridge.