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Cleaning cartridge – HP Compaq StorageWorks TL881 DLT Mini-Library User Manual

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5-2 Compaq TL881 Minilibrary System Users Guide

A diagnostic diskette (Windows NT, Windows 95 Operating Systems) which
allows for firmware updates, is included in the Accessories Kit.

This chapter tells you how to clean the drives. The Diagnostic Menu and the
Demo Menu are described in Chapter 6, Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.

Cleaning Cartridge

The cleaning cartridge is similar in appearance to the data cartridge, but is
yellow. The command to run the cartridge is issued from the control panel.
The procedures that follow tell you how to install a cleaning a cartridge, how
to clean a drive, and how to remove the cleaning cartridge.

CAUTION: The cleaning cartridge is abrasive, and should not be used unless
the

Use Cleaner

LED comes on. To determine which drive requires cleaning

on two-drive models, unload both drives and select ‘Cleaning Needed’ on the
Drive Status Submenu of the Show Status Menu.

Installing a Cleaning Cartridge

1.

Examine the Default Screen on the Control Panel to determine whether
any cartridges are loaded into the drives. If so, then unload each as
described in Chapter 2, Operation.

2.

Using the key provided (if necessary), unlock the Magazine Security
Lock on the front panel.

3.

Press the Unlock/Open Button on the front panel.

4.

Remove the magazine from the Base Module.

5.

Remove any cartridge present in Slot 0 (the slot farthest from the
handle).

6.

Insert the cleaning cartridge into Slot 0. You can use any slot, but using
Slot 0 saves some keystrokes.

7.

Press the Unlock/Open button on the front panel.

8.

Insert the magazine into the Base Module.