Unloading the 8 mm Tape Cartridge
Before you perform the unload operation, make sure the power to the system unit is on.
1Window side of tape cartridge
28 mm tape cartridge
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4Unload button
To unload and eject the tape cartridge, press the unload button. The service processor rewinds the tape, then ejects the tape cartridge from the tape drive. After you press the unload button, the following actions occur:
vThe ready status light goes off.
vThe read/write status light flashes during the unload operation.
vThe read/write status light goes off when the cartridge is ejected from the tape drive.
The time required for a tape to rewind and unload is between 18 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the position of the tape when you push the unload button.
If a fault or an error condition occurs and you cannot eject the tape, press the unload button for approximately 15 seconds to reset the drive. If the tape cartridge cannot unload and has to be removed manually from the drive, contact your service representative.
2644P Series Model 170 User's Guide
