Chapter 2 Operation and Maintenance
Handling Travan Cartridges
Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User’s Guide 9
Table 2 Unloading a
cartridge
Handling Travan Cartridges 2
Although Travan tape cartridges are ruggedly built, they must be
handled with care. Observe the following precautions:
• Store cartridges in their protective cases when you are not using
them.
• Keep cartridges away from dust, dirt and moisture.
• Keep cartridges away from direct sunlight and heat sources, such as
radiators or warm air ducts.
• Do not expose cartridges to temperature extremes or rapid changes in
temperature.
• Keep cartridges away from sources of electromagnetic fields, such as
telephones, computer monitors, printers, dictation equipment,
mechanical or printing calculators, motors or bulk erasers.
• Do not open the tape access door of a cartridge or touch the tape
itself. One fingerprint can prevent the drive from reading informa-
tion on the tape.
Travan 20GB Drives Wait until the drive-activity light is OFF.
Grasp the exposed sides of the cartridge and
pull the cartridge straight out.
Travan 40GB Drives Make sure the drive-activity light is OFF.
Push the Drive-Activity Light/Eject button.
When the cartridge has been ejected by the
drive, grasp the exposed sides of the cartridge
and carefully pull the cartridge straight out.
Note: For additional handling recommendations, see the literature
included with your tape cartridge.