DDS Tape Module Cleaning Tape Heads
Cleaning Tape Heads
CAUTION! Only use the HP 92283K Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape heads. Do not use cotton swabs or other tools to clean the heads.
Table 4 shows the proper intervals for cleaning the tape heads in the DDS tape module. You should also clean the tape heads if the clean light flashes. Once your backup routine has been established, you should know how many DDS tape cartridges are used each day. Using Table 4, you can estimate how often the heads will need cleaning and build the cleaning operation into the backup routine.
Table 4. Cleaning Intervals for Tape Heads
Number of Cartridges Used/Day: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 + |
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Cleaning Interval: | 8 weeks | 4 weeks | 3 weeks | weekly |
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To clean the tape heads:
NOTE! The cleaning cycle takes about 30 seconds. If the cleaning cartridge ejects in less than 20 seconds and the media caution light is still lit, no cleaning has occurred. Replace the cleaning cartridge and repeat the process.
1.Slide the cleaning cartridge into the cartridge slot. The cartridge is automatically loaded and the heads are cleaned. At the end of the cleaning cycle, the cleaning cartridge is automatically ejected. Note the date on the cartridge label so you know how many times it has been used.
2.After the cleaning cartridge is ejected, write the date on the cartridge label This record tells you how many times the cleaning cartridge has been used. Discard the cleaning cartridge after it has been used 50 times.
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