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Document:	TK85 Tape Drive Reference Card
Order Number:	EK-OTK85-RC
Revision:	002
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EK–OTK85–RC–002

Tx851 Tape Drive
Operator’s Reference Card

Use this card as a quick reference when operating the Tx85
tape drive in your system.1 For detailed information, see
your owner’s manual.

Tx85 Front Panel
These components on the Tx85 front panel are for operating
the drive:

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CARTRIDGE INSERT/RELEASE HANDLE
SHR-X0056B-90
LJ-00913-TI0

Tx85 is a generic reference to the tape drive associated
with any member of the Tx85 cartridge tape subsystem
or the Tx857 magazine tape subsystem.

Power-On
When you turn on system power, the drive performs the
power-on self-test (POST). The sequence of events is:
1.

The indicators turn on sequentially, from top to bottom.

All four indicators turn on simultaneously for
approximately three seconds.

The green Operate Handle indicator and the two
orange indicators turn off.

The yellow Tape in Use indicator blinks.

If no cartridge is loaded, the green Operate Handle
indicator turns on and the beeper sounds.

Indicator Summary
Use this table to determine the drive’s operating condition:
Indicator

State

Condition

Operate
Handle
(green)

Okay to operate the cartridge
insert/release handle.

Off

Do not operate the cartridge
insert/release handle.

Tape in Use
(yellow)

Blinking Tape is moving.
On
Tape is loaded; ready for use.

Write
Protected
(orange)

On
Off

Tape is write-protected.
Tape is write-enabled.

Use Cleaning
Tape (orange)

Load a CleaningTape III
cartridge.
No cleaning required.

Off
All 4 indicators

On
POST is in progress.
Blinking Drive fault occurred. Press
the Unload button to clear the
error. If the error remains, call
Digital Services.

Loading a Cartridge
To load a cartridge into the drive:
1.

When the green Operate Handle indicator is on
steadily, pull the cartridge insert/release handle open.

Insert the cartridge.

Push the cartridge into the drive.

Push the handle closed.

The green Operate Handle indicator turns off and the yellow
Tape in Use indicator blinks to show the tape is loading.
When the tape is at the BOT marker, the yellow indicator
turns on steadily. The tape is now ready for use.

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Unloading a Cartridge
To unload a cartridge from the drive:
1.

Press the Unload button or issue the appropriate
system software command. The yellow Tape in Use
indicator blinks as the tape rewinds. The green
Operate Handle indicator turns on and the beeper
sounds when the cartridge is ready to be removed.

Pull the cartridge insert/release handle open.

Remove the cartridge.

Push the handle closed.

SHR_X1049_89_CPG

Operating Hints
•

Never operate the cartridge insert/release handle
without the green Operate Handle indicator on steadily
or blinking.

•

Make sure the cartridge leader is in the correct
position; open the cartridge door to inspect the leader.

CARTRIDGE
LEADER

DOOR LOCK
(RELEASE BY LIFTING
DOOR LOCK WITH THUMB)
SHR_X1027_89_CPG

•

Insert the cartridge into the drive with a slow, steady
motion.

•

If the orange Use Cleaning Tape indicator turns on,
unload the data cartridge and load a CleaningTape III
cartridge. The cleaning cartridge automatically cleans
the read/write head and unloads when cleaning is
complete. Be sure to remove the cleaning cartridge
when cleaning is complete.

Cartridge Compatibility
The Tx85 tape drive can read tape cartridges recorded on
Tx85, TK70, TK50, and TZ30 tape drives. The Tx85 drive
can write Tx85 format only on CompacTape III cartridges.
The Tx85 drive cannot write TK70, TK50, or TZ30 format on
any cartridge.

First Edition, May 1991
Second Edition, July 1991
The information in this document is subject to change
without notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital
Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document.
Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in
subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and
Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227–7013.
Copyright © Digital Equipment Corporation 1991
All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment
Corporation: CompacTape, TF, TK, and the DIGITAL logo.
This document was prepared and published by Educational
Services Development and Publishing, Digital Equipment
Corporation.