User`s guide

HP Ultrium Drives & Media
Using HP Ultrium Cartridges
Chapter 44-10
Using Ultrium Cleaning Cartridges
HP Ultrium drives should only be cleaned if the clean drive icon displays
on the tape library or autoloader status bar. Only use appropriately
formatted data cartridges and HP Ultrium cleaning cartridges and follow
the instructions in your tape library or autoloader user’s guide. In
general, replace cleaning cartridges after fifteen 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 or autoloader front panel will display a
message when the cleaning cartridge needs to be replaced.
See “Ultrium Cleaning Issues” on page 4-13 for information on
troubleshooting common cleaning problems.