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.
