Tape Drive Doesn't Recognize End of Tape

 Last reviewed: May 13, 1997
Article ID: Q107699
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

A tape drive doesn’t recognize the end of tape (EOT) marker and as a result, it pulls the tape ribbon out of the reel.

CAUSE

The tape drive has a light sensor to detect the EOT marker. If the light sensor is dirty or damaged, the EOT marker may not be recognized.

RESOLUTION

If the light sensor is dirty, clean it by following the maintenance procedure recommended by the manufacturer.

Archive, Colorado, IOmega and Wangtek tape drives are known to use light sensors to detect the EOT marker.

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Additional query words: prodnt jumbo backup
Keywords : kbhw nthw ntutil
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 13, 1997
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