Yep. I used paper tape a lot in college and a bit at work to reload programs into typesetters after maintenance or a power off. IMHO, using paper tape is a PITA. Only use it if there is nothing else. 😞
Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2025, at 13:19, ben via cctalk <[email protected]> wrote: > > On 2025-06-21 1:18 p.m., Wayne S via cctalk wrote: >> 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. > Lack of paper tape is was why I was asking about a replacement. > The same goes for TTY replacement.
