HP Surestore DLT 80 Tape Drive - Manual (Page 25)

Care of the Drive and Tape Cartridges
Taking Care of Data Cartridges
3-6
Figure 3.2 Checking a cartridge for damage.
Figure 3.3 Reel lock levers and the reel hub
4 Check the two white reel lock levers.
One is on the same surface as the cartridge door. The other is at the
bottom of the cartridge near the front left corner (see figures 3.2 and
3.3). Both locks should be visible. If they are not, scrap the cartridge; it
must not be inserted into any tape drive.
5 Check that the reel hub is correctly located (flush with the case surface).
If the hub is sunk under the surface, the cartridge could become
misaligned in the drive. If the hub is out of position, gently push the hub
up slightly and see if it will spring back into its correct position. If it does
not, scrap the cartridge; it must not be inserted into any tape drive.
How to detect a lost leader in a tape drive:
Caution Inserting a cartridge with a lost leader in the drive can damage the drive.
If the leader is lost in a cartridge, the tape drive will not accept the
cartridge. It will make a flapping or scraping noise for a few seconds, stop
and repeat the process. The noise is caused by the detached leader going
around in the drive. The lights on the right-hand side will flash. The drive
Tape leader
Reel lock lever
Release door lock by lifting
the lock with your thumb
Reel lock lever
Reel hub
Reel lock
lever
Cartridge door
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