Quantum Tape Drive DLT VS80 - Manual (Page 44)

Chapter 4: DLT VS80 Use
4-8 May 2004 001596-01 Rev A07
4.2.5 Using the Cleaning Cartridge
When the Clean/Media LED is illuminated, your tape drive’s read/write head may need to be cleaned.
Follow the instructions on page 4-4 to load the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning typically takes several
minutes, during which the Ready LED blinks.
Each cleaning cartridge has a useful life of 20 cleanings. The cleaning cartridge includes a label with
20 small boxes printed on it. Always place a check mark in a box each time you use the cleaning
cartridge to clean the tape drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when you have checked all the boxes.
When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read/write head, the Clean/Media LED turns off and the
tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge.
N OTE : If any LEDs blink or if the Clean/Media LED is illuminated when you
insert another data cartridge immediately after cleaning, see Table 4-2 on
page 4-3 for more information.
C AUTION Use only Quantum-approved cleaning cartridges in your tape
drive. Use of any other type of cleaning cartridge can damage
the read/write head in your tape drive. If you load any other
type of cleaning cartridge or method, your tape drive unloads
it within approximately 25 seconds. The part number for the
Quantum cleaning cartridge is BHXHC-02.
Figure 4-5. DLT Cleaning Cartridge