[GreenKeys] 5/16" tape for Simplex 2-B printer (Brian Dunlop)

John Nagle nagle at animats.com
Tue Jul 21 23:21:51 EDT 2026


I still sell 5/16" tape (really 8mm). This will work in a 3/8" machine,
but the printed text will wobble a bit.

I have no more hubs. I used to make hubs by cutting
circles in acrylic with a laser cutter. But since the maker movement
tanked, I no longer have access to a laser cutter.

Supplies are hard to get now. Since West NC closed, nobody seems to
be selling paper tape for punching.

Ribbons are just standard Underwood Typewrite ribbons, and those
are still made.

Paper rolls are still available from Thermal Paper Direct,
for about $101 for a case of 12.

https://www.thermalpaperdirect.com/8-7-16-x-225-white-bond-teleprinter-roll-paper-1-core-12-rolls-case

But since Perfection was acquired and stopped making rolls, the long
term supply situation for paper rolls is iffy. Stock up.

				John Nagle




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