Quantum Instruments DLT 7000 - Manual (Page 299)

Appendix D: The Tape Cartridge
Quantum DLT 7000 Tape Drive D-7
7. Figure D-4 shows three different tape cartridge loop problems. No tape
cartridge that exhibits the problems shown in the examples in Figure D-4
should be used in a DLT tape system.
Example 1: “Swallowed” Tape Cartridge Leader
Example 2: Torn or Broken Leader Loop
Example 3: Tape is Loosely Wound
Figure D-4 Three Examples of Tape Cartridges with Damage Visible During Visual
Inspection