HP (Hewlett-Packard) A3312AZ Benutzerhandbuch

 
 
 
 
 

DDS Tape Module 

Cleaning Tape Heads 

 
 

 

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Table 4 shows the proper intervals for cleaning the tape heads in the DDS tape module. You should also 
clean the tape heads if the clean light flashes. Once your backup routine has been established, you should 
know how many DDS tape cartridges are used each day. Using Table 4, you can estimate how often the 
heads will need cleaning and build the cleaning operation into the backup routine. 

1 

2 

3 

4 + 

8 weeks 

4 weeks 

3 weeks 

weekly 

NOTE!   The cleaning cycle takes about 30 seconds. If the cleaning cartridge ejects in less than 
20 seconds and the media caution light is still lit, no cleaning has occurred. Replace the cleaning 
cartridge and repeat the process. 

1. Slide the cleaning cartridge into the cartridge slot. The cartridge is automatically loaded and the 

heads are cleaned. At the end of the cleaning cycle, the cleaning cartridge is automatically ejected. 
Note the date on the cartridge label so you know how many times it has been used. 

2. After the cleaning cartridge is ejected, write the date on the cartridge label This record tells you how 

many times the cleaning cartridge has been used. Discard the cleaning cartridge after it has been used 
50 times.