HP Surestore DLT 80 Tape Drive - Manual (Page 41)

Operating the Drive
Using the Cartridge Locking Handle
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To load a tape cartridge:
2 Pull the Cartridge Locking Handle so that it swings up.
Caution Before you load a new tape cartridge into the drive, check
that no blank labels or bits of plastic wrapper are stuck to
the bottom of the cartridge. These could cause the cartridge
to jam in the drive or damage the drive mechanism.
3 Slide the cartridge over the top of the handle.
The cartridge will only go into the drive in the correct
orientation—see the diagram.
4 Push the cartridge in firmly until it reaches a stop.
The cartridge will be flush with the front of the drive. From
this point, the cartridge can only be removed by going
through the unload steps on the next page.
5 Push the Cartridge Locking Handle so that it swings down.
• The “Operate Handle” light goes off.
• The yellow “Tape in Use” light flashes while the tape is
loaded. This takes about 50 seconds.
1 Wait until the green “Operate Handle” light is lit.
6 When the yellow “Tape in Use” light is lit, the tape is ready
for use.
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