Technical data

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8 mm MTC drives Handling 8 mm magnetic tape cartridges
6.2.2 Care of 8 mm 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.
V 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 +32 °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.
● You should only leave an 8 mm cartridge in the MTC drive for as long
as is necessary. Since the tape in the MTC drive remains wound
around the read/write head, even small quantities of dust can cause
damage to the MTC drive.
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.