3.To confirm that a cleaning was done, check the LEDs on the front panel. If the cleaning cycle was successful, the top and bottom LEDs will be off. If the cleaning cycle was not performed, the LEDs will continue to flash. Repeat the cleaning procedure with a new cleaning cartridge.
4.If the cleaning cycle was successful, you may want to keep a record of the date the cleaning was performed. Store the cleaning cartridge for future use if it still has cycles remaining. Or, discard it if no more cleaning cycles remain.
Caring for Data Cartridges
To maximize the shelf life of your tapes and assure data integrity, follow these guidelines when storing data cartridges:
■Maintain the storage environment at a constant
temperature and humidity. A temperature within the range of +5°C to +32°C (+41°F to +90°F) with a relative humidity of 20% to 60%
■Keep the storage location as free of airborne particulates as possible. To eliminate obvious sources of particulates, do not permit anyone to smoke, eat, or drink near the storage area, and do not store cartridges near a copier or printer that may emit toner and paper dust.
■Store data cartridges as soon as possible after you have written data to them. Immediate storage helps avoid many of the conditions that can damage tapes, such as temperature and humidity fluctuation, particulate contamination, and excessive handling.
■Store data cartridges with the
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