Help! How to find ribbons for antique dot matrix printer??

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From: David Porter
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1993 02:59

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Hi,

I have a Taxan 9-pin dot matrix printer that is no longer being made, and
for which ribbons seem no longer to be available through stationery stores,
computer stores, etc.  Does any one know of any kind of distributor that 
specializes in ribbons for older printers?  Or alternately, is there any way
one can re-ink and re-use old dot matrix printer ribbons?  It would seem
a real pity to have to junk a perfectly solid, reliable old printer just
because I'm not able to find a new ribbon!  Any ideas would be much 
appreciated!

Many thanks,
Dave Porter
-- 
David Porter
Department of Comparative Literature
Stanford University
dporter@leland.stanford.edu

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Subject: Help!  How to find ribbons for antique dot matrix printer??
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