User's Manual

Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure
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Figure 33 DLTtape VS1 Data
Cartridges with Visible Damage
13 Finally, check for proper operation of the data cartridge’s write-
protect switch (see figure 35
). This sliding switch, located on the end
of the data cartridge used for the label, should snap smartly back and
forth, and the orange tab should be visible when the data cartridge is
set to provide write protection (you cannot write over the data
already on the media).
Loose media inside the data cartridge
Swallowed tape leader loop
Broken tape leader loop