Using SYSDIAG I have a job stream that I use to put a DDS tape back on line: !JOB,OPERATOR.SYS;INPRI=8;OUTCLASS=LP,1;PRI=CS !SYSDIAG SCSIDDS LD 7 SC 50 LOADTAPE 0 E E !EOJ If you replace the LOADTAPE with UNLOADTAPE it should eject it. > >HP-supplied utility that will call HPDEVCONTROL, or do I have to write my own? Gary Jackson Nevada CSOS (916) 478-6407 - voice (916) 478-6410 - fax