HP vs80 - Manual (Page 35)

Chapter 2 Operating the Autoloader 35
Maintaining Cartridges
To ensure the longest possible life for all of your DLTtape IV cartridges, follow
these guidelines:
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Do not drop or strike a cartridge. Excessive shock can displace the tape
leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging the
autoloader.
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Store your DLTtape IV cartridges in their storage cases.
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Do not expose your DLTtape IV cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, including portable heaters and heating ducts.
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The operating temperature range for your DLTtape IV cartridges is 50° F to
104° F (10° C to 40° C). The storage temperature range is 60° F to 90°F
(16° C to 32° C). Always store your DLTtape IV cartridges in their storage
cases.
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If a DLTtape IV cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the
ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the
same amount of time it was exposed to extreme temperatures or 24 hours,
whichever is less.
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Store your DLTtape IV cartridges in a dust-free environment in which
relative humidity is always between 20% and 80% (noncondensing). The
ideal storage relative humidity is 40%, ± 20%.
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Do not place DLTtape IV cartridges near sources of electromagnetic energy
or strong magnetic fields, such as computer monitors, electric motors,
speakers, or X-ray equipment. Exposure to electromagnetic energy or
magnetic fields can destroy data on cartridges.
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Place identification labels only in the slide-in slot on the front of the
cartridge.