Cartridge Information

Maintain Cartridges

Maintain Cartridges

It is important to keep your tape cartridges in good condition. A defective or dirty cartridge can damage a tape drive.

When you store a cartridge:

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Leave it in its protective wrapping until you are ready to use it.

Choose a clean environment that duplicates the conditions of the room in which it is used.

•Make sure the cartridge has been in its operating environment for at least 24 hours.

When you clean a cartridge exterior:

Caution. Do not use certain solvents to remove labels or to clean cartridges because they can damage the cartridges. Do not use acetone, trichloroethane, toluene, xylene, benzene, ketone, methylethyl ketone, methylene chloride, ethyldichloride, esters, ethyl acetate, or similar chemicals.

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Wipe all dust, dirt, and moisture from the cartridge with a lint free cloth.

Use cleaning wipes that are saturated with isopropyl alcohol. Do not let any solution touch the tape or get inside the cartridge.