Built-in AIT 87
Cleaning
To keep the drive in the best condition, regular cleaning is required.
Cleaning the read/write head
When the STATUS LED blinks (repeating long ON and short OFF), clean the Built-In AIT internal
read/write head.
Set the provided cleaning cartridge in the drive, following the procedure described in “Handling”
in “Setting the AIT Data Cartridge”.
When set in the Built-In AIT, the cleaning cartridge automatically starts cleaning the head.
After cleaning, the cleaning cartridge is automatically ejected (which requires about 35 seconds
after starting cleaning). Remove the cleaning cartridge.
Important
• Use our “AIT Cleaning Cartridge” to clean the
Built-In AIT. If you use a cleaner of other
manufacturer, a machine failure may be
caused.
• Do not touch the cleaning cartridge tape
surface or rewind the tape.
• You can use the cleaning cartridge for about 70
times. Even if you insert a spent cleaning
cartridge or cleaning ends because the tape
came to an end, the device does not eject the
cleaning cartridge automatically. In this
situation, press the EJECT button. Purchase a
new cleaning cartridge tape.
Hint
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Before using the AIT data cartridges, you should clean the read/write head using the cleaning
cartridge once a week. (The cleaning frequency varies depending on the operating environment
(generation of dust and dirt) and the operation frequency. When using the Built-In AIT every day in
a typical office, a weekly cleaning is recommended.)
