[GreenKeys] model 26 paper handling

[Don Robert House]

Hi Frank,

The roll of paper is suspended by two waxed strings that attach to the  
ends of a steel rod which is about 1/2 inch in diameter.
The roll of paper swings back and forth as the platen moves back and  
forth.  I have an operator's manual for the 15 and 26.

I will email a copy to you.  I have a very nice M26 year with  
everything except the cabinet.  Darn it all anyway.

Don
K9TTY


On 23 Oct 2013, at 12:33 AM, Frank Carraro wrote:

  Jim,
      I have the cd's of the many Teletype manuals you sent me some time
ago, but nothing showing how the paper roll was constructed.  There is a
name plate on the rear of the typing unit that says "Bell telephone
Service", so that may make a difference.  The typing unit comes off  
the base
with three thumb bolts similar to a 15, and the base has a keyboard very
similar to a 15 with the clutch, cam and contacts driven by a gear on  
the
typer, but no sign of any roll holder.  I figured out that the  
modification
was to return the carriage alright, but had no idea it was a widely
installed mod.
	I ordered a couple of rolls from the e-bay paper guy, and I need to  
find a
ribbon.  The one on the machine is dry, but looks OK otherwise.  I am  
amazed
that the machine seems to turn over so smoothly and everything seems  
to work
freely.
i'm going to re-wire it and turn it on tomorrow.  I got it from the Ham
Radio Club in Grundy County about 5 years ago so I am sure it was part  
of
Ham severe wx TTY net back in the '50's started by W9QBH, now SK.

thanks for the info

Frank


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