Teletype roll paper

Teletype paper is easily available. Searching Google Shopping will display many sources. Most available paper is white, but occasionally the classic yellow Teletype paper shows up on eBay.

Tape for Model 14 tape printers

Prices do not include shipping. Shipping for a USPS Medium Flat Rate Box is as quoted by the USPS.

Contact info@aetherltd.com to purchase.

Punched paper tape for reperforators

5-channel and 8-channel punched paper tape is available from West NC.

Ribbons

All the mechanical Teletype machines use the same 1/2" Underwood typewriter ribbons. These are available from several suppliers.

• Nukote B76 ribbon (sold by Amazon)
• Scantracker SC-20 ribbon (Black). (sold by Scantracker)
• Compatible Teletype 181129 Purple P.O.S Printer Ribbons (sold by NexImaging)

We've used both the Nukote and Scantracker ribbons. The Scantracker seems to provide darker print and has metal spools. The Nukote ribbon is easily available and does work.

We previously recommended the Scantracker SC-73 ribbon, but that is 9/16" wide. The correct width is 1/2".

Older ribbons manufactured by "Type Rite Ribbon Manufacturing" of Brooklyn, NY, sometimes seen on eBay, are of low quality and are not recommended. They flake off bits of ink into the machinery,the rivet which trips the ribbon reverse is not centered, and the end hooks are bent.

Oil

We recommend 0W-20 synthetic motor oil as a Teletype lubricant. A low-viscosity oil which will not leave a gunky residue is necessary. (WD-40 will not work.) Any large auto parts store will have a suitable synthetic oil.

Grease

Lucas Red-n-Tacky Grease is useful on open gearing, as it will resist being thrown off by centrifugal force as the gears spin. Available from Amazon or larger auto parts stores.

White lithium grease is appropriate for sliding components where Teletype's lubrication instructions recommend "oil, grease, oil". This heavy, tacky grease is for gears only.