HP A3312A - Manual (Page 43)

DDS Tape Module
Cleaning Tape Heads
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DDS Tape Module
Cleaning Tape Heads
CAUTION! Only use the HP 92283K Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape heads. Do not
use cotton swabs or other tools to clean the heads.
Table 4 shows the proper intervals for cleaning the tape heads in the DDS tape module. You should also
clean the tape heads if the clean light flashes. Once your backup routine has been established, you should
know how many DDS tape cartridges are used each day. Using Table 4, you can estimate how often the
heads will need cleaning and build the cleaning operation into the backup routine.
Table 4. Cleaning Intervals for Tape Heads
Number of Cartridges Used/Day: 1 2 3 4 +
Cleaning Interval: 8 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks weekly
To clean the tape heads:
NOTE! The cleaning cycle takes about 30 seconds. If the cleaning cartridge ejects in less than
20 seconds and the media caution light is still lit, no cleaning has occurred. Replace the cleaning
cartridge and repeat the process.
1. Slide the cleaning cartridge into the cartridge slot. The cartridge is automatically loaded and the
heads are cleaned. At the end of the cleaning cycle, the cleaning cartridge is automatically ejected.
Note the date on the cartridge label so you know how many times it has been used.
2. After the cleaning cartridge is ejected, write the date on the cartridge label This record tells you how
many times the cleaning cartridge has been used. Discard the cleaning cartridge after it has been used
50 times.