10 Apr
2020
10 Apr
'20
7:49 p.m.
I'm working with a batch of tapes that includes several IBM Series 500 7
track reels. If you look at the back of the reel, there's no customary
thumb recess for removing the write ring. Rather, the reels have a
small red plastic peg that extends through to the front of the reel.
Is this for ejecting the write ring (I haven't tried)?
In any case it's a bit annoying because it grazes the edge of the ring
sensing finger, making a little "click" every time the reel makes a
complete revolution.
--Chuck