the facsimile recording machine having a loop electrode which moves along its own locus , a portion of which includes a linear track . the linear track is opposed by a scanning electrode , between which , a printout is produced on a web . the linear track in which the loop electrode moves is transversely adjustable towards and away from the scanning electrode and also includes a lubricious member therein which holds the electrode moving therepast , in a linear path , free of vagaries and against one side of the linear track .