It’s natural to expect when talking about a paper tape generator that a machine of some type will emerge, probably with a large reel of tape, a whirring mechanical punch, and a big box of paper ...

Paper tape had a few varieties ... the machines all worked a little differently as well. Sure, punches almost all use solenoids. But the tape transport was sometimes a pinch roller and sometimes ...

Electronic Bill Writer. A transistorized electric typewriter that takes instruction from a punched paper tape and automatically types in all the repetitive material on business order forms was put ...

Paper tape holds data as patterns of punched holes. (2) A paper roll printed by a calculator or cash register. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.