[GreenKeys] UGC-136 ribbon status update

[Michael Katzmann]

See photos here (last two images) ...
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOpV2MR_vRNMhRT4mOLRj8smfnD64DvfyjKg6fkdUiGmwGY6qtjthZ5BJ-q9BweDQ?key=RFF2MFdaM3Fub3NFMTV1UDhQY2Y1b3hKTE90N2VB


On Wed, Jul 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> John Toebes has finished the 3D model and says-
> ------
> The model as it stands is public (
> https://cad.onshape.com/documents/cdc3f96f11393c190fe11103/w/d390734d64166e3974a43552/e/5db85b6313ad37598d4c25e0?renderMode=0&uiState=688a32f04b5cd462bd1047da
> )
> and if anyone else wants to take a stab at printing or editing, I’m all
> ears.
> ---------
> John is investigating the best way to print, regarding smoothness,
> supports, etc.
>
> Michael Katzmann reports on the German eBay ribbons
> Note - I think the eBay buy it now price has jumped from $75 to $95 plus
> shipping.
> -------------------------------------
> Michael says
>    The NCR ribbons from Germany are perfect.
> You can see the comparison between the original (that was in the machine
> for 30 years) and the NOS ribbon I just installed. (the new ink is dark
> violet).
> [yes the photo looks really good - Nick]
> Yes, it's pricey ... I paid around $100 (for four) with shipping.
> 1 item    $55.00
> Shipping  $38.28
> Tax*      $5.60
> Order total  $98.88
> (I made an offer and accepted the counter offer of $55 but think the price
> has gone up since I purchased them)
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/224506008457
>
> ----------------------------------------
>
> Nick England K4NYW
> www.navy-radio.com
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Michael Katzmann has ribbon cartridges on the way from the German eBay
>> source and will let us know if they are the correct ones. They had made it
>> from Germany to NYC at last report.
>>
>> John Toebes has completed a 3D model of the ribbon cassette and his test
>> print looks really nice. I will install and test his final version and let
>> everyone know. I’ll also evaluate new ribbon sources.
>>
>> Finally, don’t forget to adjust the print head position lever. Mine came
>> with the head fully retracted and I thought “dry ribbon” until I realized
>> what was happening. Now it is very happily printing.
>> https://www.navy-radio.com/tty/ugc136/print-head-adjust.jpg
>>
>> I keep adding observations and hints at
>> https://www.navy-radio.com/tty/ugc136.htm#hints
>>
>> Cheers
>> Nick England K4NYW
>> www.navy-radio.com
>>
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