User's Guide

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 45
• No white areas may be present on the bars.
• Bars should read in a uniform direction. Nonuniform reading directions have a detrimental effect on
performance.
• Quality Testing
Compliance with these specifications can be checked and documented with the Ergilaser 3000 High Density
barcode measuring device that is manufactured by the Laetus Company.
Applying the Label
All barcode scanning labels should be applied to the front of the cartridge in the upper right corner of the
tape cartridge recess (when oriented vertically). Depending on the media type, barcode labels are either
stickers that are adhered to the front of the tape cartridge or cutouts that you slide into an indentation on the
front of the cartridge. To aid in readability, apply the labels so that the numbers are at the top of the label
1 Peel off the label and place it on the cartridge.
2 Verify that the label is oriented so that the numbers appear rightside up and above the barcode.
The following figure shows label application on LTO-1 media.
Menu Navigation
Use tabbing and scrolling to navigate between menus and within a particular menu item. Tabbing and
scrolling are described in more detail below.
CAUTION
• Be careful not to apply barcode labels upside down.
• Be careful to clearly distinguish between different
generations of LTO media. Ensure the proper media
label is on the corresponding media type.