Tape Drive Head Cleaning

[BMorey]

I propose using CRC Video Head cleaner on my tape drive heads. Any reason why I shouldn't do this? I've found the CRC brilliant with VCRs, where dry tapes generally can't cut the mustard.

 

[bjverzal]

Save yourself some grief. Get the cleaning tape recommended by the drive manufacturer. If you don't, you'll void the warranty.

Bill.

 

[kevstar]

I have got the tape cleaner tape for the drive. The only problem is, the drive spits the tape back out at me. Also the icon on the arcserve screen for tape cleaning is disabled. Any ideas??

Kev

 

[BMorey]

My tape cleaner says it's not suitable for HP drives (I've got a Seagate). Anyway, using the approved head cleaner tape did not solve the problem of tapes that will not write/verify after only 12 months use once a fortnight. Overall I'm underwhelmed by the Travan system and wouldn't use it again.