CPC G11B 15/4673 (2013.01) [G11B 23/502 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A tape drive for use in a tape library that retains at least one tape cartridge that retains magnetic tape, the tape drive comprising:
a drive housing that is configured to receive the tape cartridge; and
a media conditioner that is coupled to the drive housing, the media conditioner being configured to condition the magnetic tape that is retained within the tape cartridge when the tape cartridge is received within the drive housing, the media conditioner including a modified roller having a roller body and an outer coating that is affixed on an outer surface of the roller body.
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