23 Jun
2003
23 Jun
'03
4:27 a.m.
Hi John
Although it is a serious issue if the tape is folded where
the signals are, where the holes are isn't. Just fold the tape
in two diagonal directions and cut it with sizzors. The hole
will be a square but the computer doesn't care. You'll need
to erase the tape and reformat.
Dwight
From: John <john_a_s2003(a)hotmail.com>
Hi,
I have some DC100A type cartridges for my HP-85, but at the start of the
tape the magnetic coating has come away where the drive belt has been left
in contact with the same part of the tape for too long.
I have figured out the pattern of holes in the end of the tape used by the
optical sensor to detect EOT. I would like to punch a new set of holes away
from the damaged area and see if the rest of the tape is usable.
So any tips please on making suitable holes in the tape, my attempts so far
with a pin have not been a great success.....
Thanks,
John