22 Jun
2025
22 Jun
'25
5:59 a.m.
Pretty easy to make PPT yourself; Google 'DIY Paper Tape'.
On Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM ben via cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
wrote:
On 2025-06-21 1:18 p.m., Wayne S via cctalk wrote:
Lack of paper tape is was why I was asking about a replacement.
The same goes for TTY replacement.
Actual oiled paper tape that meets specs is
difficult to make.
You need a thick stock and the tape is impregnated with oil to lubricate
the punch mechanism.
The actual specs for it is available on
Bitsavers.
That said, old, unused paper tape seems to becoming more available on
ebay as people discover it in garage sales and put it up for resale. If you
are going to punch and reuse the tape a few times, then mylar tape is
usable, but it will dull your punch bits.