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Removing the Data Cartridge
Caution
Remove a cartridge from the drive before turning OFF host system power. Failure to remove a cartridge before turning OFF host system power can result in cartridge and drive damage.
To unload5a cartridge from the drive perform the following steps:
Push the Unload button.
The Tape in Use LED will blink as the tape rewinds.
Caution
A data cartridge can only be unloaded when the Operate Handle LED is ON.
Do not attempt to open the Cartridge Insert/Release Handle unless this
LED is ON steady.
When the Operate Handle LED is ON (and the beeper has sounded), pull the Cartridge Insert/Release Handle open to eject the cartridge from the drive.
5Remove the cartridge.
Push the Cartridge Insert/Release Handle closed.
Caution
After the cartridge is removed from the drive, return it to its plastic case to prolong the cartridge life.
Cleaning the Tape Head
The DS9000 Series is a highly sophisticated unit. No routine maintenance is required apart from periodically cleaning the drive head whenever the Use Cleaning Tape LED is illuminated and the LCD displays the following message:
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