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Cartridge Inspection
• Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage.
• Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the cartridge for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws.
Gently shake the cartridge. Listen for rattling or loose pieces.
• Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the spring is present.
• Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. It should snap into write-protected mode and write-
enabled mode.
• Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to verify that it has not been damaged
and is in the correct position.
• DLTtape Cartridges: Check the height of the leader to ensure that the loop is sticking up
approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. Ensure that the door operates. DLT tape leader loop
should be visible and undamaged.
• Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that the Super DLTtape leader buckle aligns with
cartridge edge and metal pin is not bent.
NOTE:
such as a pen or pencil.
Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop
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When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that could leave contamination,