User's Manual

Chapter 9 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes
Installing Barcode Labels
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Installing Barcode Labels
Each cartridge in the library must have an external label that is machine
and operator-readable to identify the barcode. Most manufacturers offer
cartridges with the labels already applied or with the labels included that
you can attach.
All barcode labels must be applied to the front of a cartridge. Peel off the
label and place it on the cartridge. Verify that the label is oriented so that
the numbers appear above the barcode. The cartridge cannot have any
stickers or labels attached to the top or bottom because if the labels come
loose, they can get caught in the tape drives or become unreadable by the
scanner.
Caution: Do not place a barcode label or any labels on the top or
bottom of a cartridge. Doing so can cause the tape
cartridge and tape drive operations to fail.