On Wed, 19 Apr 2000, Erno Palonheimo wrote:

> This is not directly NetBSD-related, but anyway.. How to load a tape
> in a TU80? I tried to follow the instructions on a sticker located
> underneath the hatch, but every time I pushed "Load" button, the drive
> rotated both spindles for a while, then filled it's internals with
> tape and gave an error code on the front panel display. Because I
> received my unit without any manuals, I have no idea about how to load
> the tape past the magnetic heads. Other information about the drive is
> welcomed, too.

1. The error code might help.
2. I hope you pressed the center of the reel hub down to lock the tape in
   place before trying to load.

	Johnny

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