Technical data

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4 mm MTC drives Handling 4 mm 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.
3.5.3 Mechanical write protection for 4 mm magnetic
tape cartridges
4 mm magnetic tape cartridges have a write protection facility on the long edge
opposite the tape. Write protection is activated when the slider does not cover
the aperture (see diagram)
Figure 12: Mechanical write protection for 4 mm magnetic tape cartridges
(1) write-protected
(2) not write-protected
Insertion and removal of magnetic tape cartridges is described in the section
“Operating the 4 mm MTC drive”.
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