[GreenKeys] The 43 paper problem (was: The 43 ribbon problem)

[Richard]

In article <FBC70FA5FE7048989208392CA0278623 at OwnerPC>,
    "Charles Gage" <Charles.Gage at USA.Net> writes:

> I have a couple of 43's sitting around - one with a paper-tape unit. 
> Haven't used them in years.  But, I recall on another project for work, I 
> found a company that would do ribbon refills.  You send them the cartridge 
> and they'd refill the ribbon.  Not even sure if they still are around but it 
> might be an option to Google it.

I was able to buy some NOS ribbons without too much difficulty, but
obviously that supply is limited.

What about paper?  It's my understanding (which may be incorrect) that
it requires a non-standard width paper.  I'd be interested in
obtaining a supply.

Recently a very good condition 43 paper tape unit sold on ebay for $CRAZY;
I'd be interested in a paper tape unit for mine, but not THAT interested.
IIRC, the unit that sold on ebay was NIB so that may have had more to
do with the craziness than anything else.  Also, the terminal unit
shows up on ebay fairly often, but that was the only time I'd seen the
paper tape unit show up.

I have a full set of 43 manuals that are scheduled for scanning.  They
may make it higher up in the scan priority if someone needs something
ASAP.
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