Identifying Start Of Tape; Loading Punched Tape - IBM 1800 Operating Procedures Manual

IDENTIFYING START OF TAPE
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Data Channels
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Feed Hole
TAPE MOTION
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Start of tape is identified by either the pointed end of
the tape or a mark made to identify start of tape.
When loading tape , start of tape should be pointing
in the direction of tape movement and the channels
should appear as shown at the left. If the channels are
reversed , the tape is upside down and must be turned
over.
LOADING PUNCHED TAPE
1. Press TABLE RELEASE.
2. Lightly push tape across table toward back of reader ,
inserting it under tape guides (A) . Make sure that top
edge of tape is aligned against registration rail (B) at
back of table .
3. Move tape either right or left to position a tape column
under red line (C) of guide.
4. Press table down to latch it in position. Using advance
wheel (D) , move tape right or left to ascertain that
tape moves freely under guide .
5. Using advance wheel , position first data character
under red line on guide.
IBM 1054 Paper Tape Reader
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