Grass Valley PLS200 - Manual (Page 39)

Prepare and Install Cartridges
PLS200 Library Installation and Operation 17
Prepare and Install Cartridges
Before installing data cartridges in the library, attach the bar code labels and set
the write-protect switches.
➤ Important Two types of EXATAPE™ 8mm Data Cartridges are available:
advanced metal evaporated (AME) and metal particle (MP). Use only the
AME tape cartridges in the PLS200. The tape drives in PLS200 cannot write
or read to the MP tape cartridges.
Attach Bar Code Labels
Position the label as shown in Figure 1-12, using the recessed area on the
cartridge for guidance. Make sure you orient the label correctly. For
information on how to prepare bar code labels, refer to Appendix C, Bar Code
Label Specification.
NOTE: Be sure to attach a bar code label to the cleaning cartridge as well as the data
cartridges.
➤ Important If you create your own bar code labels, be sure to follow the
specification precisely.
Figure 1-12 Positioning a bar code label on a data cartridge
CAUTION: If you remove a bar code label from a data cartridge without
replacing it, make sure to clean the label area thoroughly. Bar code labels
can leave adhesive on the label area, which may cause the data cartridge to
stick to the CHM.
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