IBM Selectric III Support Question
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Question posted by lucyFr on August 10th, 2014
Ibm Selectric Iii Ribbon Wont Move
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Operating Instructions - Page 1
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Operating Instructions - Page 3
... Typewriter
IBM Supplies
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Operation
6 IBM 210 Correctable Ribbon
Page-End Indicator
7 Cassette
18
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 Ribbon...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... for every typing need.
The following features are available on the IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill or "Selectric" III Typewriters:
Interchangeable Typing Elements: A choice of the past.
iv In addition, both the IBM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter and the IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter utilize single-element typing technology. Express Backspace Key: A major convenience factor...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
... a A when typing in 10 pitch:and an L's when typing in the machine, you should comply with this typewriter. Use the lever to prevent long hair, fingers.
Hold the element by the lever and place it is all ...the way open , as bracelets, necklaces, neckties, and so on) out of the printing and ribbon area when the machine is not
locked.
• Litt the lever on top of the element until it...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
... a tooth is not forward.
Depress the margin
release key or tab key to release
-the carrier. On a fabric ribbon typewriter,
reverse the ribbon manually
(page 10) and continue typing. xprr!is Etackspacf, Key Use the express backspace key (Exp) to move backward... stencil
posi€ion.
• ft the carrier will have been instailed
correctly.
- If nothing prints on , be
replaced,
Operating Instructions - Page 13
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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.
If you space after backspacing with the correcting key, the correcting process is typematic
(repeat action), so you are typing carbon copies, correct them in the usual way after deleting the character(s) from...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
... type stencils, move the ribbon/stencil control to printing position. Any of the typematic keys can be touched lightly for single action or depressed and held all the way down for repeat action. • Backspace
• Spacebar • Hyphen/Underscore • Index2
• Correcting key (available on the IBM Correct€ng "Seleciric" ill...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
... cardholder. Position your paper so the bottom of each character rests just above the line. Remember to return the lever to its original position for a correction, use the notches on the cardholder to realign characters.
The red vertical line on the cardholder as illustrated above the line, as a guide. Position an...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
...; Type the character(s). • Release the half backspace lever.
Carrier moves forward to the original typing line.
Then roll the platen to realign a page for corrections or additions.
12 Pi
Platen Variable Press in the left platen knob to permanently change the position of the normal typing position.
Carrier moves back...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... on the cassette in the
direction of the arrow until the
uninked part of
the arrows.
• Move the ribbon load lever (B) back
•
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 arrow until the
leader disappears inside the cartridge. • 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 19
...;and the motor off .
• Lilt the cover.
- If your typewriter has an
acoustical hood, pull it toward
you to the rear.
15
Febrit Ribbon System
To remove a fabric ribbon:
• Center the carrier; FlIbbon Revr-se Lever
(fabr Ribbon Model Only) Fabric ribbons reverse automatically when either spindle (0) or (E) in the -direction of the...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
...direction of the arrow
until the leader is in the load position. 16 use a
blue spool with a
ribbon which has a
blue knob.
• Gently separate the two spools, but
keep them connected by the ... lever must be closed
before you begin to type.)
5 The tape toad lever cannot be moved if the ribbon load lever is past the guide.
• Move the tape load lever (J) to the right.5
•...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
...-15 ribbons
18 iet4 210 (".!,:',ITreclable Ribbon cassetits
Ham Color Correctable Ribbon CASAOItt? Equipment: IBM Correcting "Solectric" ill typewriter Average Annual Usage: 9-12 ribbons6 Shelf Life: Three years Colors: Black. 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... paper weight should be lightweight, smooth surfaced paper. Photo-Master Paper, or Negotiable instruments. 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
...
Suited for general-purpose typing, offset masters, OCR applications. Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter (with or without correction capability) equipped with IBM Tech III Ribbon to -Image surfaces, and some OCR applications. Average Annual Usage: 16-20 ribbons Shelf Life: Three years Colors: Black, Blue. Ribbon
Idea€ for all genera€-purpose typing, offset masters, hard...
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
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 the type style in typing. If you don't find one pitch when the typewriter is set for you need the 96-character US correspondence keyboard.
or five-digit identification number under the element release lever....
Operating Instructions - Page 27
Fair; Marginal; Not Recommended (based on proper selection of ribbon, carbon paper, stencils,
and so on).
23 Element Application Rating
Type Style 12 pitch Adkutant Artisan Auto Elite Courier 12 Courier 12 italic Dual Gothic ...
Operating Instructions - Page 28
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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 . When in doubt, prepare samples first. ...
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