TICKER TAPE TIMER-A.C with spring loaded armature which vibrates above a support table for a carbon paper disc. Paper tape, drawn through guides on the table, is struck by a dotting screw carried on the armature. The peg on the support table is movable to allow maximum use of carbon paper discs. The ticker tape timer produces dots spaced at 150 or 160s intervals depending on main frequency. Operates on 12 V a.c. with Power supply and paper roll.