Quantum Audio A-Series Manuel D’Utilisation

Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

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Observe that both the Status and Activity LEDs are on steady during 

the cleaning process. 

After the cleaning process completes, depending on the drive 

configuration, either:

The drive automatically ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge, or

You must press the tape load/unload button to eject the LTO 

cleaning cartridge. 

Write the date on the cartridge label for future reference.

Each time you use the LTO cleaning cartridge, the cleaning media 

advances to a new, unused section. After approximately 50 cleanings, all 

of the media will be used up and the A-Series LTO-3 tape drive:

• Turns on the green 

 LED

• Fast flashes the amber 

 LED

• Ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge

Always discard used-up LTO cleaning cartridges.

If the A-Series LTO-3A tape drive does not recognize the 

cartridge as an LTO cleaning cartridge, the drive stops the 

cleaning process and ejects the cartridge.

If the amber

 LED comes on continuously within 24 

hours after a cleaning cycle, perform the cleaning procedure 

again. If, after three cleaning cycles in a 72-hour period, the 

amber 

 LED comes on again, contact Quantum 

Technical Support.