We have been using IEM's 8mm drives for approximately 3 years now. It seems that we are sending these drives in for repair once or twice a year. It seems the heads go bad even though we clean the drives more than the recommended cycle. The drives have met our needs, but do find that IEM replacement drives don't always work the first time in.... We have 3 of the 8mm drives so we are able to swap between machines in these situations. Unless you are able to get same day support or don't need it, I recommend a "hot spare". >>> [log in to unmask]@internet 12/17/95 01:50am >>> X-Openmail-Hops: 1 The HP3000 config guide (both May 1994 and November 1995) lists IEM as the supplier of 8mm tape drives for the HP3000. These are supported by IEM not HP. Is anyone using any of these drives and what luck have you had with them? I'm trying to get one running on a 959 and not having much luck with the drive or IEM. Thanks chuckc