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4.2 Head Cleaning
Managing the number of times for the uses of a cleaning cartridge
The cleaning cartridge has a lifetime, and it can be used 50 times maximum. Use the label attached to
the cleaning media to manage the number of times for its use.
If a cleaning cartridge that has exceeded its usage lifetime is used, the CLEAN LED flashes, and the
cleaning cartridge is not ejected. If this occurs, cleaning will not take place. Replace with a new
cleaning cartridge and execute magnetic head cleaning again.
Timing for magnetic head cleaning
Perform magnetic head cleaning when the following occurs.
• Periodical cleaning
Performing periodical head cleaning (approx. every three months) to prevent dust from
accumulating on the head is recommended. Performing periodical cleaning even when this product
is not used is also recommended.
• Head cleaning request
This product may reach head cleaning request status (CLEAN LED lights up) if the following
occurs.
If this product reaches cleaning request status, insert the cleaning cartridge and perform cleaning.
- If dust or dirt accumulates on the magnetic head unexpectedly
After cleaning, check the installation environment again.
J"1.1 Checking the Installation Environment"(pg.59)
- If the magnetic tape in the data cartridge is damaged
After cleaning, replace the damaged cartridge with a new data cartridge.
- If operations such as backup/restoration are performed for a certain amount of time (100 hours)
Starting date: Jan 31 2007
Times used:
<Example of Cleaning cartridge label>
- Once every three months (Periodical cleaning)
- When the CLEAN LED turns on (Head cleaning request)
or