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Unloading the 4-mm Tape Cartridge
Before performing the unload operation, make sure the power to the 4-mm tape drive is
on.
To unload and eject the tape cartridge, press the unload button. The 4-mm tape drive
rewinds the tape and then ejects the tape cartridge from the tape drive.
After you press the unload button, the following occurs:
1. The Read-Write status light flashes during the unload operation.
2. The Ready status light and the Read-Write status light turns off when the cartridge
is ejected from the tape drive.
Ready Status
Light (Green)
The time required for a tape to rewind and unload is between 10 seconds and 1.5
minutes, depending on the position of the tape when the unload button is pushed.
If the tape cartridge cannot unload and has to be removed manually from the drive,
contact your service representative.
4-mm Tape Cartridge
Ready-Write Status
Light (Green)
Write-Protect Tab
Unload Button
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