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Ibm Correcting Selectric Iii Wont Type
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Operating Instructions - Page 1
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Operating Instructions - Page 3
... Proper Typewriter
IBM Supplies
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Operation
6 IBM 210 Correctable Ribbon
Page-End Indicator
7 Cassette
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To Center Information
8 IBM Color 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
...: The keys have been enlarged 25%.
iv The IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon and IBM Lift-off the page. In addition, both the IBM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter and the IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter utilize single-element typing technology.
Impression Control: Easy to use the IBM Tech III Ribbon with the IBM Tech III Cover-up Tape for certain applications.
or 12-pitch...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
... do also,
Change .Ftliorvrtt 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 is on the element...the element post. ilfinnr"
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On
Off
On?011 Cvmtoi To turn the typewriter on, depress the top part of the
element until it is all the way open , as shown above .
Operating Instructions - Page 10
...the left or right Shift key.
If a tooth is broken,
the
will have been instailed
correctly.
- If erratic line spacing occurs, check
to see if the pitch
lever matches the
...use, depress Lock. 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 a few seconds,
then on....
Operating Instructions - Page 13
.... Repeat until all incorrect
characters are 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.
The correcting key is typematic
(repeat action), so you can
quickly backspace to correct
any character toward the
beginning of the line.
•...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
This automatically moves the control to re-ink itself for longer lite.
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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 for either system), push the button on ...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
...guide. Position your paper so the bottom of the cardholder.
This line indicates the base of the typing line. Position an "i" or an "I" directly under the vertical line at the top of each ... lever to its original position for a correction, use the notches on the cardholder can roll the platen freely.
This line indicates the base of the typing line.
First, position the characters in ...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
... Variable Press in the left platen knob to realign a page for corrections or additions.
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push the lever away from you . • Turn the platen knob to move to the
temporary typing line and type. • To return to the original typing line..
Firoter The line tinder allows you to temporarily leave the original...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
....
Ribbon Systems
inc instructions on how to the operating position (2).
The ribbon load lever 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. See "Ordering Procedures" on page 22...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
... direction of the guidepost (B) and ribbon guides (C)
and (0). Firmly push down on the ISM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter cannot be moved if the tape load lever (I
To remove a ribbon: • Press the...disappears inside the cartridge. • Move the ribbon load lever (A) to the type position (2). • Close the cover.
4 The ribbon load lever on both hands, hold the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
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Changing the Correcting Tape To remove the tape:
• Move the tape load lever (J) to type.)
5 The tape toad lever cannot be closed
before you begin to the right.5
• To lift off the empty tape spool (K), twist slightly clockwise; Thread ...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
... 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 -
Note: The name and reorder number of each ribbon appear on the underside of 150,000. two boxes) Reorder Number: 1299509
IBM Tech III Cover-up incorrectly typed characters...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... ill ribbon should be used .
Carbon paper weight should be used . Designed specifically for typing original documents. Best results are not recommended. This ribbon is not recommended for OCR, Direct Image Offset Masters. Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" ill Typewriter Average Annual Usage: 12-16 ribbons Shelf Life: Two years Color: White Average Character Yield: Approximately...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
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Suited for general-purpose typing, offset masters, OCR applications. Not recommended for all genera€-purpose typing, offset masters, hard-to-Image surfaces, ...IBM "Selectric" Ill and Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter equipped with the correcting key. 20 Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter (with or without correction capability) equipped with IBM Tech III...
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
...lever (except on this
typewriter. When changing typing applications, simply change the typing element.
You can even order type elements applicable to specialized formats.
with yellow labeling may not print. Elements
The IBM Correcting "Selectric" III and the IBM "Selectric" III Typewriters incorporate interchangeable element technology for every typing job. Notes
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Operating Instructions - Page 28
... Yield CorrectsNg Film
Film Ribbon CarVideo
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Fabric
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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...
Operating Instructions - Page 29
... This d€i is set the dial at the thin mark to type small characters such as they print. to the next typing position for all characters as accent marks. You must space forward before pressing the correcting key when correcting a character on typewriters equipped with the dead key feature.
Move the dial toward the thick...
Operating Instructions - Page 30
...to change
the element or impression control. 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 clean the hood. Do not use liquid type cleaner. When...
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