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Cartridges, Preparing Cartridges

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Chapter 4. Cartridges The chapter describes how to prepare and maintain cartridges. Preparing Cartridges The following pages describe how to prepare a cartridge for use in the LSM. Handling a Cartridge Generally observe the following protocols when handling cartridges: S Keep cartridges clean. S Inspect a cartridge before each use. S Do not put a damaged cartridge into a drive or LSM. S Do not open a cartridge. S Do not release a leader block and pull tape from a cartridge. S Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge. S Do not expose the tape or cartridge to direct sunlight or moisture. S Do not expose a recorded cartridge to magnetic fields. Inspecting a Cartridge A defective or dirty cartridge can damage a drive. If you suspect a problem with a cartridge, inspect it for these defects: S Cracked or broken cartridge S Broken leader block S Broken leader block latch S Damaged write protect switch S Moisture S Labels not firmly attached or extending over the cartridge edge S Any other obvious damage 4-1

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Chapter 4.
Cartridges
The chapter describes how to prepare and maintain cartridges.
Preparing Cartridges
The following pages describe how to prepare a cartridge for use in the LSM.
Handling a Cartridge
Generally observe the following protocols when handling cartridges:
S
Keep cartridges
clean
.
S
Inspect a cartridge before each use.
S
Do not
put a damaged cartridge into a drive or LSM.
S
Do not open a cartridge.
S
Do not release a leader block and pull tape from a cartridge.
S
Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge.
S
Do not expose the tape or cartridge to direct sunlight or moisture.
S
Do not expose a recorded cartridge to magnetic fields.
Inspecting a Cartridge
A defective or dirty cartridge can damage a drive.
If you suspect a problem with a
cartridge, inspect it for these defects:
S
Cracked or broken cartridge
S
Broken leader block
S
Broken leader block latch
S
Damaged write protect switch
S
Moisture
S
Labels not firmly attached or extending over the cartridge edge
S
Any other obvious damage