HP 20-700 Manuale Utente

170 DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges

Appendix A

Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges

DLT drives should only be cleaned if CLEAN NEEDED displays on the tape 

library status screen. Only use the appropriate DLT cleaning cartridges. In 

general, replace DLT cleaning cartridges after twenty uses. Marking the label 

on the cleaning cartridge after each use will help you keep track of the number 

of uses.

Caution

Excessive use of the cleaning cartridge can cause unnecessary 

wear on the drive head. The tape library operator panel will 

display a message when the cleaning cartridge needs to be 

replaced.

on page 172 for information on troubleshooting 

common cleaning problems.