6 Loading and unloading cartridges and
removing Tape Blade
In this chapter:
• “Inserting cartridges” on page 43
• “Removing cartridges” on page 44
• “Removing the Tape Blade” on page 44
Inserting cartridges
3. Label area1. Arrow indicates leading direction
2. Cartridge door
Figure 20 Inserting a cartridge
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1. Lift the cartridge door and insert the cartridge into the slot with the white arrow uppermost and
facing the cartridge door.
2. Apply gentle pressure until the drive takes the cartridge and loads it.
3. The Ready light flashes green while the drive performs its load sequence. When the cartridge is
loaded, the Ready light shows steady green.
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