Technical data

82 U26140-J-Z146-3-76
Cleaning cartridge tape drives Equipment care
10.2.1 Cleaning the quarter-inch cartridge tape drive
Clean the read/write head of the quarter-inch cartridge tape drive with the
appropriate cleaning kit at the following intervals:
10.2.2 Cleaning the 4 mm cartridge tape drive
Clean the read/write head of the 4 mm cartridge tape drive, using only the
appropriate cleaning cartridge, at the following intervals:
V If the error indicator flashes, you must clean the drive immediately to
prevent damage from dust particles.
The error indicator also flashes if, following a successful cleaning
operation, you use a tape on which the error rate is already too high.
Please clean the drive again if this is the case and do not use the
offending tape again.
The cleaning process takes approximately 30 seconds. If the cleaning cartridge
is ejected sooner, it is empty. In this case repeat the process with a new cleaning
cartridge.
Each cleaning cartridge can be used a total of 40 times. Note down on the
cleaning cartridge each time you use it so that you know when it is due to run
out.
Follow the instructions given on the packaging of the cleaning cartridge.
in use eight hours per day: clean every day
used briefly every day: clean once a week
used once a week: clean every month
in use five to six hours per day: clean twice a week
in use three to four hours per day: clean once a week
in use no more than two hours per day: clean every two weeks