HP 20-Feb manual Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges

DLT Bar Code Ensure that you use HP qualified bar code labels only. Contact an HP

Labels authorized dealer or sales representative for current compatibility and availability.

You can order DLT bar code labels through the following supplier:

■Colorflex:

—Website: http://www.colorflex.com

—Phone: (800) 522-3528 (800-LABEL2U)

Table 10 lists part numbers for Colorflex bar code labels.

Table 10	Colorflex DLT Bar Code Labels
	Part Number	Description
	1703-0D	DLT Data Cartridge Label
	1703-CN	DLT Cleaning Cartridge Label
	1703-DG	DLT Diagnostic Cartridge Label

Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges

DLT drives should only be cleaned if the clean drive icon displays on the tape library status bar. Only use appropriately formatted data cartridges and approved cleaning cartridges (see Table 9 on page 79), and follow the instructions for Cleaning a Drive on page 87. In general, replace DLT cleaning cartridges after twenty uses. Marking the label on the cleaning cartridge after each use will help you keep track of the number of uses.

Caution Excessive use of the cleaning cartridge can cause unnecessary wear on the drive head. The tape library front panel will display a message when the DLT cleaning cartridge needs to be replaced.

See Troubleshooting Common Problems on page 140 for information on troubleshooting common cleaning problems.

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