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Cleaning Cartridge, Installing a Cleaning Cartridge
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5-2 Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Reference Guide A diagnostic diskette (Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 95/98 Operating Systems) that allows for firmware updates, via the diagnostic port, is included in the Accessories Kit. This chapter explains how to clean the drives. The Diagnostic menu and the Demo menu are described in Chapter 6, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting." Cleaning Cartridge The cleaning cartridge is similar in appearance to the data cartridge, but is yellow. The command to run the cartridge is issued from the control panel. The procedures that follow tell you how to install a cleaning cartridge, how to clean a drive, and how to remove the cleaning cartridge. CAUTION: The cleaning cartridge is abrasive, and should not be used unless the Use Cleaner LED comes on. To determine which drive requires cleaning on two-drive models, unload both drives and select Cleaning Needed on the Drive Status submenu of the Show Status menu. Installing a Cleaning Cartridge 1. Examine the Default screen on the control panel to determine whether any cartridges are loaded into the drives. If so, then unload each as described in Chapter 2, "Operation. 2. Using the key provided (if necessary), unlock the magazine security lock on the front panel. 3. Press the Unlock/Open button on the front panel. 4. Remove the magazine from the Base Module. 5. Remove any cartridge present in slot 0 (the slot nearest from the handle). 6. Insert the cleaning cartridge into slot 0. You can use any slot, but using slot 0 saves some keystrokes. 7. Press the Unlock/Open button on the front panel. 8. Insert the magazine into the Base Module.