[GreenKeys] Replacing Model 14 tape printer rubber platens

John Nagle nagle at animats.com
Tue Jun 12 00:24:45 EDT 2012


> On Jun 11, 2012, at 3:00 AM, John Nagle wrote:
>> I need to replace, or at least re-attach, the rubber platen
>> on a Model 14 tape printer. Is there any suggested replacement?

     It turns out the rubber platen roller is fine.  It had become
wrapped in several layers of old gummed tape, turned solid black
by the ribbon.  Once the old gummed tape had been removed, and
all the adhesive cleaned off (Q-tips and dish detergent) the
rubber roller looked new, and this Model 14 now works.  I ran it
for about an hour today on a bench at TechShop.

				John Nagle



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