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Operating Instructions - Page 3

... 4 Cleaning the Type Element 17 Legal-Size End-of-Page Indicator 26 Line Space Lever 4 Using the Dust Cover 1/ Margin Release 5 Typewriter Maintenance and To Set and Clear Tabs 5 Service 17 Express Backspace Key 6 When You Call for Service 17 Shift Keys and Shift Lock 6 Checklist for Proper Typewriter IBM Supplies 18 Operation 6 IBM 210 Correctable Ribbon Page-End Indicator...
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... III Ribbon with the IBM Tech III Cover-up Tape for every typing need. or 12-pitch scale lights according to all models): The 10- With the IBM Correcting Selectric01) Ill Typewriter, erasures, strikeovers, and messy corrections can be a thing of your new IBM typewriter. In addition, both the IBM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter and the IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter utilize single-element...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

... off the element post. Use the lever to be -used on this warning and ensure that other persons do also, Change .Ftliorvrtt Use an elemeno ,,vith a A when typing in 10 pitch:and an L's when typing in 12 pitch. ilfinnr" 4 On Off On?011 Cvmtoi To turn the typewriter on, depress the top part of the printing and ribbon area...
Operating Instructions - Page 6

... one pitch when the typewriter is set for the other . kiargin/Pttch Scale (Single-Pitch Model) This scale is a 10 • or 12 A indicating the pitch. On top of space between characters. 2 only the scale corresponding to type in use will alter only the amount of the element is located directly above the keyboard. Move the pitch...
Operating Instructions - Page 10

... ribbon typewriter, reverse the ribbon manually (page 10) and continue typing. If erratic line spacing occurs, check to see if the pitch lever matches the element. • if en eicment has been dropped or if erratic character spacing occurs, check the bottom of the On/Off should be replaced, The On portion of the element for continuous use, depress...
Operating Instructions - Page 13

...color coded. 1 When typing offset masters do not use: • The IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon, or • The correcting key when using the IBM Tech Iii Ribbon. For your convenience, they are typing carbon copies, correct them in the usual way after backspacing with IBM Cover-up Tape.1 it from the original. Use either IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon with IBM Lift...
Operating Instructions - Page 14

... control to printing position. Fabric Ribbon System To type stencils, move the ribbon/stencil control to the left so the "S" lines up under the mark. Tatar For regular typing, set the control on "1," "2," or "3" to type on the IBM Correct€ng "Seleciric" ill Typewr€ter only) • Carrier Return 2 Index key is used to space down the page...
Operating Instructions - Page 17

... at the ribbon-end indicator (A). Ribbon Systems inc instructions on how to order ribbons and other supplies. Choose the ribbon system instructions that correspond to the operating position (2). To avoid any confusion In matching ribbon cartridges the cot responding coi itctirig tape for the IBM Correcting "SeJectric" Ili Typewriter, ribbon cartridges and tapes are color coded.
Operating Instructions - Page 18

... the platen. • Move the ribbon load lever (A) to the type position (2). • Close the cover. 4 The ribbon load lever on the ISM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter cannot be moved if the tape load lever (I To remove a ribbon: • Press the spacebar to move the carrier to do so will cause ribbon breakage. • Position the ribbon cartridge so that it fits...
Operating Instructions - Page 19

...your typewriter has an acoustical hood, pull it toward you to raise ribbon guides (C) and (C). • Lift the cartridge upward and off the spindles (D) and (F). • Ease the ribbon out of the ribbon guides (B) and (C) To Install a fabric ribbon: • The carrier should remain centered •and the motor off . • Lilt the cover. - FlIbbon Revr-se Lever (fabr Ribbon Model...
Operating Instructions - Page 22

... Blue: 1299512 IBM Lift-off Tape: 1136€33 Ro-ror Cassette Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter Average Annual Usage: 2-4 ribbons Shelf Life: Iwo years Color: Black Average Character Yield: 800,000 Packaging: One ribbon per box (minimum order - It lifts incorrectly typed characters off the page. Reorder Number: IBM Cover-up incorrectly typed characters. Equipment...
Operating Instructions - Page 23

... sheet should be a good 16-20 lb. (60-75 grams) bond paper. Type styles larger than three carbon copies. Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" ill Typewriter Average Annual Usage: 12-16 ribbons Shelf Life: Two years Color: White Average Character Yield: Approximately 2,000 corrections Packaging: 6 tapes per box (Minimum order - 2 boxes) Reorder Numbers: Black: 1299095 Blue: 1299361 Green...
Operating Instructions - Page 24

... Ttch ilt Crivil,r-iip Tape Developed to work in combination with the selective ribbon system. Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill and Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter equipped with IBM Tech III Ribbon to -Image surfaces, and some OCR applications. Not recommended for all genera€-purpose typing, offset masters, hard-to cover up incorrectly typed characters. Green, Brown Average...
Operating Instructions - Page 25

Average Annual Usage: 6 ribbons Shelf Life: Three years Color: Black Packaging: 3 per box (Minimum order - 1 box) Reorder Number Black: 1136138 21 Superior Nylon Ribbori For general correspondence typing. Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill ypewriter with the fabric ribbon system.
Operating Instructions - Page 26

... is the following: * The name of type styles available from IBM covers virtually every typing application, from general correspondence to specific Industries and foreign languages --- Elements The IBM Correcting "Selectric" III and the IBM "Selectric" III Typewriters incorporate interchangeable element technology for every typing job. Using a typing element of one right for the greatest...

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