HP StoreEver Ultrium Tape Drives - Manual (Page 47)

8 Operating your tape drive
Loading a cartridge
1. Arrow indicates leading direction
2. Label area
Figure 20 Inserting a cartridge
1.
Insert the cartridge into the slot in the front of the drive with the white arrow uppermost and facing
the drive door.
2. Apply gentle pressure until the drive takes the cartridge and loads it. (See Figure 20 on page 47.)
3. The Ready light flashes green while the drive performs its load sequence. When the cartridge is
loaded, the Ready light shows steady green.
Unloading a cartridge
CAUTION:
Never try to remove a cartridge before it is fully ejected.
1. Press the Eject button on the front panel.
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