HP SureStore AutoBackup Administrator's Guide - Not Orderable

Then do this :
Change to new supported media.
If the tape is a cleaning cartridge, use a new cleaning tape and discard the
old one.
Use new recommended media. Correct environmental conditions and/or
ensure tapes are allowed to adjust to new environment before using.
The tape in the drive is a cleaning cartridge. If you want to back up or
restore, insert a data-grade tape.
If this was not successful then call for service
Unable to format media
First check :
Check the write-protect tab on the cartridge.
Check the error message from the backup application that is attempting the
format.
Check the number of loads this tape has done (<99)
Then do this :
If you were trying to write to a write-protected cartridge. Remove the
write-protection or use another tape.
The tape cartridge is not data-grade. Any data you back up to the tape is at
risk. Replace the cartridge with a data-grade tape
Troubleshooting, Tape Drive
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