Xerox 180 EPS, 100 Guidelines for handling cartridges, Manual procedure, Press the Unload button

			Managing the system
Manual procedure	1.	Press the Ready button to take the tape drive offline.
	2.	Press the Unload button.

Figure 3-8The Unload and Ready buttons

1.Unload button

2.Ready button

The message window indicates when the tape drive is rewinding or unloading.

Guidelines for handling cartridges

•Never pry open the feed slot door of the tape drive.

•Never force a tape cartridge into or out of the tape drive.

•Never leave a cartridge in the tape drive while powering off. This could damage data on the tape and the tape drive components.

•Store cartridges vertically in a clean area that has the same temperature and humidity as the tape drive location.

•If the storage environment is different, bring the cartridges into the tape system environment 24 hours before using them.

•Never remove the protective wrapping until you are ready to use the cartridge.

•Every time you pick up a cartridge, ensure that the leader block is latched.

•Never carry two or more cartridges loose in a container. Leader blocks can snag on other cartridges and unlatch.

•Keep cartridges clean and dry.

•Never release a leader block and pull tape from a cartridge.

•Never open a cartridge.

•Never expose tape or a cartridge to direct sunlight.

•Never smoke near the tape drive or cartridge storage areas. Tobacco smoke and ash are damaging to tapes.

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