IBM Selectric III Support Question
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How To Clean A Selectric Iii
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Operating Instructions - Page 1
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Operating Instructions - Page 3
... the Correcting Tape
16 Velocity Control Dial
25
Paper Release
3 Serial Number
17 Dead Key
25
Impression Control
3 Cleaning the Typewriter Cover...Correctable Ribbon
Horizontally
8 Cassette
18
Vertically
8 IBM 800 T-III Ribbon Cassette . . . . 18
To Center the Paper
8 IBM High Yield Correctable Film
Ribbon
19
As You Type
9 IBM Lift-off Tape
19
To Make A Correction
9 IBM Tech III...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... system allows you to suit each application.
or 12-pitch scale lights according to help you the amount of space remaining on the IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill or "Selectric" III Typewriters:
Interchangeable Typing Elements: A choice of over 20 available for every typing need. Half Backspace Lever (dual-pitch models only): Ideal for certain applications. Page...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
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On
Off
On?011 Cvmtoi To turn the typewriter on, depress the top part of the
element until it is on top of the printing and ribbon ... Use an elemeno ,,vith a A when typing in 10 pitch:and an L's when typing in the machine, you should comply with this typewriter.
Hold the element by the lever and place it on an element: • Tap the shift key to be sure it is all ...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
...Pitch Model) If your convenience.
use will alter only the amount of the scale indicates the typewriter's pitch.
Move the pitch selection lever toward you to right.
Use an element with a 10..., indicating the typing
position of one scale to allow typing in use a 12 A for a 12-pitch typewriter. Use an element with a 10 A when
typing in 10 pitch.
10 pitch (Pica): 10 characters per...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
... carbon packs, stencils.)
For less striking force, move the control to roll the paper into the typewriter.
For most jobs, set the control on three. Use this lever back after it is in the typewriter, pull the paper release lever forward. Pull the paper bail lever forward. Move the control to reposition...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
...to move the pointer out of the way before moving the margin stop prevents you
from you for double spacing.
• Your typewriter may want to check the spacing in and slide the margin stops to
the right beyond the pointer. l'he right margin stop ... spacing, to show where the left margin at a numbered
marking on the 10-pitch scale. Push in your
typewriter.
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Operating Instructions - Page 10
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replaced, If a tooth is broken,
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correctly.
- xprr!is Etackspacf, Key Use the express backspace key (Exp) to move backward on the... carrier.
On a fabric ribbon typewriter,
reverse the ribbon manually
(page 10) and continue typing. ypewriter
• If types rIter does not turn the
typewriter off for continuous use, depress Lock...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
... do not use: • The IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon, or • The correcting key when using the IBM Tech Iii Ribbon.
The correcting key is typematic
(repeat action), so you are typing carbon copies, correct them in the usual way after backspacing with the correcting key
to the next incorrect character and
restrike it...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... cassette in the direction of the ribbon
disappears inside the cassette.
Turn the knob on your typewriter. 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.
Close the cover. Push down firmly on your...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
... Move the ribbon load lever (A) to the center and switch the typewriter off. • Lift the cover. - If your typewriter has an
acoustical hood, pull it fits between the spring clips (E). ... the leader through the
ribbon guides (C) and (0). • Turn the knob on the ISM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter cannot be moved if the tape load lever (I
To remove a ribbon: • Press the...
Operating Instructions - Page 21
... the end of the problem when you drop it on the metal bar as shown in the
illustration. Where stubborn stains persist, consult your typewriter needs to clean the parts and painted portions of the problem, The sample will break if you call for service.
Whei : If your service person. Note: The...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
iet4 210 (".!,:',ITreclable Ribbon cassetits
Ham Color Correctable Ribbon CASAOItt?
two boxes) Reorder Number: 1299509
IBM Tech III Cover-up incorrectly typed characters.
It lifts incorrectly typed characters 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 ...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... documents. Best results are not recommended. The first or original sheet should be a good 16-20 lb. (60-75 grams) bond paper. Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter with the selective ribbon
system Average Annual Usage: 12-16 ribbons Shelf Life: Three years Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Brown Average Character Yield: 150,000...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
...Black: 1136390 Blue: 1136388 Green: 1136386 Brown: 1136383
a You cannot correct with IBM Tech III Ribbon to cover up incorrectly typed characters. I box) Reorder Number: 1136391
Ttch ilt Crivil,r-iip Tape
Developed to -Image surfaces, and some OCR applications. Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill and Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter equipped with the selective ribbon system. Equipment: IBM...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill
ypewriter with the fabric ribbon system. Superior Nylon Ribbori For general correspondence typing. Average Annual Usage: 6 ribbons Shelf Life: Three years Color: Black Packaging: 3 per box (Minimum order - 1 box) Reorder Number Black: 1136138
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Operating Instructions - Page 26
...contact your point of one right for the other than US correspondence elements on this
typewriter. When changing typing applications, simply change the typing element. You'll find the ... four- Ito
. Elements
The IBM Correcting "Selectric" III and the IBM "Selectric" III Typewriters incorporate interchangeable element technology for you need the 96-character US correspondence keyboard.
Operating Instructions - Page 28
...I • •
When typing Direct image Offset Masters, the IBM Film Ribbon Cartridge or the IBM Tech III Ribbon should be used.
10 The receptivity of the surface of these materials varies widely and care must be used .... When typing negotiable instruments, the IBM Tech III Ribbon should be typed on, type style, impression control, and ribbon to be used...
Operating Instructions - Page 29
... when typing with lalarge
characters in the keyboard positions
normally reserved for a correspondence
elem€nt.
You must space forward before pressing the correcting key when correcting a character on typewriters equipped with the dead key feature. For a standard element, keep the dial at the x position when using a library, language, or trilingual typing element...
Operating Instructions - Page 30
...
the element or impression control. Legal-Size End-or-Page indicator Raise the legal-size extension.
26 Acoustical Hood You can insert paper in the
typewriter (for example, erasing errors, correcting carbons, and so on). • Lift the hood up and back to deflect
light.
Use a damp cloth and mild soap to...
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