[GreenKeys] 3D printed platen for M14 tape printer

[Sam Stinson]

The old platen on our M14 tape printer was incredibly hard and brittle, so we 3D printed a replacement. The material used is a nylon-elastomer blend. It's very strong and tough, but perhaps a bit too hard, as the type is still cutting a bit into the paper and ribbon. 
We have some softer material to try and i think it should turn out well, will test it in the next week or so.


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We also 3D printed a paper tape holder as the original was missing.

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