24 Jun
2025
24 Jun
'25
7:49 a.m.
Paper tape isn't that difficult to make by slicing a wider paper roll such
as for PoS printers into appropriate widths; some folks have had some
success just carefully chucking the roll into an electric drill clamped in
a vise and holding a box cutter with a sharp knife against it while it
rotated.
On Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM Doc Shipley via cctalk <
cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
On 6/21/25 15:13, ben via cctalk wrote:
Lack of paper tape is was why I was asking about
a replacement.
The same goes for TTY replacement.
Late to the conversation, but the CNC machines I operated in the early
'80s used mylar tape, I always assumed in defense against very harsh
shop conditions.
I have no idea whether that's still a product but it seems it would be
easier to get made than a suitable paper tape. My guess is that any
thin, opaque laminate would do if it can be punched
Doc