On Mon, 25 Nov 2002, Alan B. Pearce wrote:

*>>A close equivalent is the device used for this purpose
*>>in some HP (695C ?) printers which can be had for cheap
*>>surplus (due to expensive ink).
*>
*>Centronics 702 & 703 printers also used this system.
*>
*>It is possible to print suitable bands on a piece of paper using a laser
*>printer, if your requirement is not too exact.

What is 'not too exact'. Remember those hygrometers using a paper band
glued on a brass spiral ?

Peter

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