IBM F50 RS/6000 7025 User Manual

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After the 8-mm cleaning cartridge has been fully inserted into the 8-mm tape drive,
the following cleaning operations are performed automatically:

1. The cleaning tape is loaded into the tape path.

2. The drive is cleaned by moving the cleaning tape forward for approximately two

minutes.

3. The tape is unloaded and the cleaning cartridge is ejected from the tape drive

when the cleaning operation is complete.

4. A successful cleaning operation is indicated when the disturbance status light

(amber) goes off.

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IBM RS/6000 7025 F50 Series User's Guide

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