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Stacker Operation
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Figure 5-7 Removing a Tape Cartridge From the Magazine
Note: Do not apply labels to the top or bottom of tape cartridges, particularly those for
use in the stacker. Incorrectly placed labels can cause cartridge jams in the stacker. Place
labels only in the space on the front of the cartridge that is designed to accommodate
them.
To unload a tape cartridge from the DLT2500XT stacker’s magazine, follow these steps:
1. Remove the stacker’s tape magazine using the instructions in “Tape Magazine
Operation.”
2. Hold the magazine in a vertical position with the tape’s write-protect switches on
the right side facing you. Rest it on a flat surface while you unload the cartridge.
3. Select a cartridge for removal and push in on it about a half inch. The cartridge
should move inward, click, release, and then move outward for easy removal.
Caution: Always use the cartridge removal procedure in step 3. Avoid any
procedure for removing a tape that leaves the small metal tab on the left side of the
magazine sticking out. An empty slot in the magazine with an exposed tab can cause
a non-recoverable loader fault that requires a field service call to repair.
4. Return the cartridge to its plastic container.