HP Colorado and HP SureStore Tape Drive User's Guide

Using Your Tape Drive
Choosing Tapes
Inserting Tapes
Removing Tapes
Write-Protecting Tapes
Caring for Your Tape Drive
System Requirements
Customer Support
Legal Information
Related Documentation
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Caring for Your Tape Drive
You do not need to perform any routine maintenance on the HP SureStore T20 or
HP Colorado tape drive.
CAUTION: Do not clean, degauss, or demagnetize the read/write
head of an HP Colorado or HP SureStore tape drive. Damage to your
tape drive will result.
Care for Tapes
Follow these guidelines for handling tape cartridges:
Do not open the tape door unnecessarily. This may expose the tape to
contamination or damage.
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Do not touch the tape or leader. Dust and natural skin oils can affect tape
performance.
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Do not drop the tapes. You might damage the tape's internal mechanisms.
Handle the tapes with care and store them in a safe place.
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Do not forget to periodically retension the tape. Retensioning helps
eliminate any slack in the tape reels.
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Storing Tapes
Tape cartridges should be stored safely to ensure that they perform their desired
role: protecting your data.
Do not place tape cartridges near sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as under a telephone or near computer monitors, motors, video or
X-ray equipment.
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Keep cartridges out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.●
Store cartridges in their plastic cases in an environment that is free from dust.
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