8 Jun
2023
8 Jun
'23
5:39 p.m.
On 6/8/23 10:18, Adrian Godwin via cctalk wrote:
I've seen mylar tape used in a tiny loop where it
controlled the movements
of a printer platen. I don't recall now whether it was used for horizontal
or vertical space - my recollection was the latter but it was a long time
ago.
The 12-channel tape used on line printers (e.g. IBM 1403), was, IIRC,
Mylar-coated. Much wider than regular 1" paper tape, however.
--Chuck