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Preparing cartridges for use – HP Compaq StorageWorks TL881 DLT Mini-Library User Manual

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Tape Drives and Cartridges F-9

Preparing Cartridges for Use

The TL881 MiniLibrary comes with one DLT tape cartridge and one cleaning
cartridge.

IMPORTANT: The TL881 MiniLibrary accepts only CompacTape III, CompacTape IIIXT,
and CompacTape IV cartridges. For best performance, use CompacTape IV cartridges in
the library. DO NOT use CompacTape I or CompacTape II cartridges.

NOTE: To order additional tape cartridges, contact you Compaq authorized dealer or
resealler.

Applying Bar Code Labels

Before placing a cartridge in the library, you must apply a bar code label that
uniquely identifies it to the library. When applying the bar code label:

Use only the labels provided with the library.

Apply cleaning cartridge labels only to cleaning cartridges; apply data
labels only to data cartridges.

Apply the label

¯ to the front face of the cartridge as shown in Figure

F–3.

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Figure F-3. Applying a bar code label