Len Warner <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>Is it possible to record on DC-2120XL tapes from a Ditto drive?
(snip)
> - does anyone know if a bulk-erased Ditto tape can be reformatted?)

    I am not sure the name "Ditto" refers to a specific model number.
    Iomega tape drives have always been very confusing about what they
will do with the various "lengths" of tapes. Seems like every time they
brought out a different model, (after the first two or so), there were
lots
of  compatibility problems with the "older" tapes. I remember when I
switched to the "XL" tapes, one of my problems was that I would have
had to find someone  else to (RE)format my tapes for me.  Since I
used to have to do that once in a while, I considered that not an option.
Other problem was some drives would only READ your old tapes
(good idea), but could never record them again... (bad idea)...
When I wanted to replace my current drives, I found I would need
ALL new tapes... (not an option)..
     I eventually decided it was easier and quicker, (even cheaper)
to stick in an extra hard drive and back up DATA  there, (Also
system and program patches, etc.)
       Rick Glazier

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