Owner`s manual

B.5 Labeling a Tape Cartridge
To label your tape cartridge:
• Write your identifying information on the label. Note the recording
density: CompacTape III = 2.6 Gbytes.
• Put the label into the slot on the front of the cartridge. See Figure B–2.
• Use only the labels supplied with the tape cartridge. Stick-on labels
applied to the top, bottom, or sides of the cartridge can loosen and jam
or damage the tape drive.
• Write only on the label. Do not write on the tape cartridge with a pen
or pencil.
B.6 Tape Handling and Storage Guidelines
To add life to your tapes and protect data, follow these guidelines:
• Do not drop or bang the cartridge.
• Store tape cartridges upright in a dust-free environment.
• Keep tape cartridges away from direct sunlight, heaters, and other
sources of heat. Store tape cartridges in an even temperature between
10
o
and 40
o
C (50
o
to 104
o
F).
• Keep tape cartridges away from sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as terminals, motors, and video or X-ray equipment.
TF/TK Tape Drive Instructions B–5