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2.4.2 Care of quarter-inch magnetic tape cartridges
The correct way to care for magnetic tape cartridges is as follows:
● Always store magnetic tape cartridges in their original packaging.
● Before use, store magnetic tape cartridges in their operating environment for
at least 24 hours. If magnetic tape cartridges have been exposed to high
humidity or high temperatures, they must be stored in the operating
environment for at least three or four days. Cartridges which have not been
acclimatized are difficult to read and can attack the read/write head.
You should never treat a magnetic tape cartridge as follows:
● Do not expose cartridges to direct sunlight or heat. The specified storage
temperature is between +5 °C and +45 °C. The ideal storage temperature,
however is 20 °C
± 5 °C with a relative humidity between 30 % and 60 %.
● Do not allow magnetic tape cartridges to come into contact with magnetic
objects.
● Do not use cleaning agents, solvents or thinners on magnetic tape
cartridges.
I As a general rule:
The following criteria cause a rapid reduction in the usability and
reliability of magnetic tape cartridges and MTC drives:
– unacceptable temperatures
– sudden changes in temperature
– high dust levels (printer in the direct vicinity)
– inappropriate handling or storage of cartridges
– insufficient cleaning of MTC drives
– occasional use of inappropriate or spent tapes and cleaning
materials.