IBM Selectric III Support Question
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Question posted by theobzoli34 on April 2nd, 2014
Ibm Selectric Will Not Type
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Operating Instructions - Page 3
... Proper Typewriter
IBM Supplies
18
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...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... all models): The 10- The following features are available on the IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill or "Selectric" III Typewriters:
Interchangeable Typing Elements: A choice of the past. In addition, both the IBM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter and the IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter utilize single-element typing technology.
Half Backspace Lever (dual-pitch models only): Ideal for certain...
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 all the way open , as shown above .... 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 the machine, you should comply with this typewriter. To put on an element: • Tap the shift key to be -used on ...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
... light. • Moving the pitch selection lever
switches the illumination trom one pitch when the typewriter is designed to the other.
only the scale corresponding to the pitch in either 10 or 12 pitch. Note: Using a typing element of space between characters.
2 kiargin/Pttch Scale (Single-Pitch Model) This scale is located...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
...spacing, and away from typing past the right margin, depress the margin release key (page 5) and continue typing.
however, you
from you for double spacing.
• Your typewriter may want to check ... the margin
release key (page 5). On dual-pitch models, there is .
Push in your
typewriter.
4
Line Space Lever Move the line space lever toward you
for single spacing, to show ...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
...make
certain the ribbontstencil control
(page 10) is broken,
the
will have been instailed
correctly.
- If erratic line spacing occurs, check
to see if the pitch
lever matches the... Shift key.
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 ...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
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€;ernes. Vertically Normal typewriter spacing provides six vertical lines per standard page, 11 inches (279.40 mm) long. • Use the page-end...mm) wide.
8 inches (215,90 mm) wide, both
edges touch f-14 ,
• Whcn paper is centered in the
typewriter, The dot in It
of
the margin scale is . Info
Horizontally • Move the carrier to be centered
•...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
... delete it is released.
If you 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. As You Type
Kye
I
I
Ky )1
K
rrectin Key
a T•o
Make A Correction Depress the correcting
key
to
backspace to match the appropriate tape and ribbon...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
.../stencil control to the lett margin. 10 Fabric Ribbon System To type stencils, move the ribbon/stencil control to printing position. Change the position frequently lo allow
the ribbon to re-ink itself for either system), push the button on the IBM Correct€ng "Seleciric" ill
Typewr€ter only) • Carrier...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
...so you can also be typed. Position an "i" or an "I" directly under the vertical line at the top of the typing line. The red vertical line at the top of the typing line. Position your paper so... above the line, as a guide. Then, roll the paper down to its original position for a correction, use the notches on the cardholder can roll the platen freely.
Then, roll the paper down to ...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... a ribbon: • Press the spacebar to move the
carrier to the center, • Switch the typewriter off . 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. Choose the ribbon system instructions that correspond to
the...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
.... • Lift the cover. - 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 spacebar to move the
carrier to the type position (2). • Close the cover.
4 The ribbon load lever on both hands, hold the ribbon cartridge at the ribbon...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
...? two boxes) Reorder Number: 1299509
IBM Tech III Cover-up Tape works with the IBM 210 Correctable Ribbon Cassette and the IBM Color Correctable Ribbon Cassette. Reorder Number: IBM 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... mail papers are obtained with less than Courier will not achieve maximum results. Try the tape on the paper to lift
incorrectly typed characters off the page. Best results are not recommended.
Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" ill Typewriter Average Annual Usage: 12-16 ribbons Shelf Life: Two years Color: White Average Character Yield: Approximately 2,000...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
.... Ribbon
Idea€ for all genera€-purpose typing, offset masters, hard-to cover up incorrectly typed characters. Not recommended for Direct Image Offset Masters. Average Annual Usage: 16-20 ribbons Shelf Life: Three years Colors: Black, Blue. Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill and Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter equipped with IBM Tech III Ribbon to -Image surfaces, and some OCR...
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
... and foreign languages --- If you need the 96-character US correspondence keyboard. Using a typing element of the type style in typing. Elements
The IBM Correcting "Selectric" III and the IBM "Selectric" III Typewriters incorporate interchangeable element technology for every typing job. You can even order type elements applicable to specialized formats. The wide range of purchase...
Operating Instructions - Page 28
... Yield CorrectsNg Film
Film Ribbon CarVideo
•
Fabric
• • •
•
• .
• • • 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 .
Operating Instructions - Page 29
... characters such as they print. You must space forward before pressing the correcting key when correcting a character on typewriters equipped with dead keys through the use a fibrary,language, or trilingual typing element, your typewriter should be used when typing with lalarge
characters in the keyboard positions
normally reserved for punctuation. Set the dead key disconnect dial...
Operating Instructions - Page 30
... End-or-Page indicator Raise the legal-size extension.
26 Do not use liquid type cleaner. Use a damp cloth and mild soap to clean the hood.
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 change...
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