Clean the Tape Cartridge Exterior

Keep tape cartridges clean to prevent damage or data loss.

Wipe all dust, dirt, and moisture from the cartridge with a lint-free cloth. Use StorageTek Tape Cleaner Wipes to clean the cartridge exterior. These wipes are saturated with isopropyl alcohol. Do not let any solution touch the tape or get inside the cartridge.

Caution:

To avoid damage to cartridges, do not use acetone, trichloroethane, toluene, xylene, benzene, ketone, methylethyl ketone, methylene chloride, ethyldichloride, esters, ethyl acetate, or similar chemicals to remove labels or clean cartridges.