ADIC Scalar Series manual Head Cleaning Procedure, Manually Inserting the Cleaning Tape

The following table tells you when to use the cleaning tape:

If . . .		It means . . .	You should . . .
1.	The Use Cleaning Tape LED	The drive head needs cleaning or the	Use the cleaning tape. Load the cleaning tape
	is illuminated on the drive front	tape is bad	using the procedure in section Using the
	panel		Mailbox, subsection Loading a Cartridge
			into Drive.
			When cleaning is complete, the beeper will
			sound alerting you to remove the cleaning
			tape. Use the procedure in section Using the
			Mailbox, subsection Unloading a Cartridge
			from Drive to remove the cleaning tape from
			the drive. Log the cleaning onto the label.
2.	A data cartridge causes the Use	The data cartridge may be damaged	Back up the data from this cartridge onto
	Cleaning Tape LED on the		another cartridge, it may be damaged. A
	drive front panel to blink		damaged cartridge may cause unnecessary
			use of the cleaning cartridge.
3.	The Use Cleaning Tape LED	Cleaning was not accomplished	Replace the cleaning cartridge.
	re-illuminates after performing a	because the cleaning tape has
	cleaning and reloading the data	exhausted all cleaning cycles.
	cartridge.	OR
		The data cartridge may be damaged	Back up the data from this cartridge onto
			another cartridge, it may be damaged. A
			damaged cartridge may cause unnecessary
			use of the cleaning cartridge.

Note

Keeping a drive clean is the single most important requirement for achieving and maintaining superior performance.

Head Cleaning Procedure

Cleaning Tape in Mailbox (Scalar 458 only) or Storage Slot

If your application software cannot, or is not configured to automate the cleaning cycle, use the Off-Line Mode, Diagnostics Menu pick and place functions to move the cleaning cartridge into and out of the appropriate drive.

Caution

Cleaning cartridges are considerably more abrasive to the drive's recording head than standard data cartridges. Usage should be kept within the recommended limits.

When you have completed the cleaning procedure be sure to return the Scalar Library to the On-Line Mode by pressing the MENU key on the Operator Panel.

Manually Inserting the Cleaning Tape

If desired, you can manually insert and remove the cleaning tape into/from the drive. To do this you must open the front door to the Scalar Library. Review the section titled Opening the Front Door on page 30 before proceeding.

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