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## Inserting a cleaning cartridge 

Each drive in the tape library requires cleaning. Tape drives that are used by the TS7700 subsystem can request a cleaning action when necessary. This cleaning is completed by the tape library automatically. However, the necessary cleaning cartridges must be provided. 

Remember:  A cleaning action is performed automatically by the tape libraries when necessary. A cleaning cartridge is good for 50 cleaning actions. 

Use the cartridge magazine to insert cleaning cartridges into the I/O station, and then into the TS4500 tape library. Figure 9-102 shows how to set the TS4500 to move expired cleaning cartridges to the I/O station automatically. 

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