On Fri, 4 Oct 2024 at 17:01, Tim via Hampshire <hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > > One of the common issue I had back when doing tape backup was head alignment, > it only had to be a fraction out and then you had the situation you have now. > I know some drive did have a slight bit of alignment option but not knowing > it it up or down left or right it would be a bit of trial and error (even > slackening the securing screws and retightening the screw might be enough. > The other point to check is how clean is the head, it might need a clean. >
I would suspect the tape head alignment also. Back in the day, we just got the tape backup devices serviced / calibrated / aligned at regular intervals. I don't know what the service engineer did but it kept them working well. It was a good choice you made, to get two devices, otherwise you would never have found out that you had a problem. Keep in mind that tape media deteriorates over time, so make new duplicates over time. Kind Regards James -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Manage subscription: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG website: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------
