FATTY Daisy Wheel Printer Printing Element

FATTY Daisy Wheel Printer Printing Element

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Description
This 64-character wheel was developed for use in the FATTY daisy wheel printer. Its type face pads are shaped differently than those on the printer wheels. This special configuration of the type face pads was necessary so the wheel could print between the feed holes of the punched paper tape. The wheel is made of rigid plastic and is off-white in color. No marks. For the prototype daisy wheel printer, see 1991.0412.01.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
printer component
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6.3 cm; 2 1/2 in
ID Number
1991.0412.03.2
catalog number
1991.0412.03.2
accession number
1991.0412
Credit Line
Evan Ragland
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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