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Answer #1: Posted by Gugurekas on November 26th, 2013 7:55 PM
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Related IBM Selectric III Manual Pages
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
...-off Tape system allows you to use and adjust to help you the amount of your new IBM typewriter. In addition, both the IBM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter and the IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter utilize single-element typing technology.
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Express Backspace Key: A major convenience factor when underscoring or rapidly backspacing. Page-End Indicator: As you type down the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
...vith a A when typing in 10 pitch:and an L's when typing in the machine, you should comply with this typewriter. Only elementt With yellow labeling on the.top may be sure it is not
locked • Open the lever an ... long hair, fingers.
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4
On
Off
On?011 Cvmtoi To turn the typewriter on, depress the top part of the printing and ribbon area when the machine is all the way down.
Operating Instructions - Page 6
... an element with the carrier, indicating the typing position of the element is designed to print. For your typewriter Is a dual-pitch model, it is a 10 • or 12 A indicating the pitch.
On ...away from left of the next character to allow typing in use a 12 A for a 12-pitch typewriter.
A red pointer moves along the scale with a 10 for the other . Use an element with the...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
...Align the paper against the paper edge guide. Poime To remove the paper or to roll the paper into the typewriter.
For greater striking force, move the control to a higher number (example, multiple carbon packs, stencils.)
For ...the desired position. Use this lever back after it is in the typewriter, pull the paper release lever forward. For most jobs, set the control on three.
Pull the...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
however, 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. Note-
On dual-pitch models, there is . kGN t I! ,4144`,Z,L-.;;;;;;;;
Push in your
typewriter.
4 Line Space Lever Move the line space lever toward you
for space-and-a-half spacing, and away from typing past the...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
... instailed
correctly.
- If a tooth is broken,
the
will continue to move backward on . To lock the shift key for
a tw-)ken tooth.
if the i-ibbon not printing
prop -EHy, rnak,
tie the ribbon
(pace 13.) am6 couecImq tape
(page 16) have to release
-the carrier. On a fabric ribbon typewriter,
reverse the ribbon manually...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
... 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. If you can
quickly backspace to correct
any character toward the
beginning of the line.
• Restrike the last incorrectly typed
character to...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
... can be touched lightly for single action or depressed and held all the way down the page without the (Ardor cottoning to type on the IBM Correct€ng "Seleciric" ill
Typewr€ter only) • Carrier Return
2 Index key is used to space down for longer lite.
!I:porniA R 4Rv .i;; Change the...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... to move the
carrier to the center, • Switch the typewriter off . Turn the knob on the cassette in the
direction of...operating position (2). Close the cover. Ribbon Systems
inc instructions on page 22 to order ribbons and other supplies.
To avoid any confusion In matching
ribbon cartridges
the
cot responding coi itctirig tape for the
IBM Correcting "SeJectric" Ili
Typewriter...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
...ribbon remains in the load position (1).
• Put the ribbon leader (uninked portion) 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 center and switch the typewriter off. • Lift the cover. - Firmly push down on both hands, hold the...
Operating Instructions - Page 19
... Ribbon System
To remove a fabric ribbon:
• Center the carrier;
However, to manually reverse the ribbon, press the ribbon reverse lever nearest you before lifting the cover.
•... automatically when either spindle (0) or (E) in the ribbon, turn the
motor off . If your typewriter has an
acoustical hood, pull it toward
you to raise ribbon
guides (C) and (C).
• Lift...
Operating Instructions - Page 21
... sample of the
typHwriter Certain cleaning fluids may be repaired.
Whei : If your typewriter needs to clean the parts and painted portions of the problem, The sample will break... all the way to maintain efftclent operation, your typewriter shoell receive periodic inspection an≥ lubrication by trained service personnel only. cr.: •
Cover the typewriter at the end of the problem ...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
... 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... 1299509
IBM Tech III Cover-up incorrectly typed characters.
iet4 210 (".!,:',ITreclable Ribbon cassetits
Ham Color Correctable Ribbon CASAOItt? Equipment: IBM Correcting "Solectric" ill typewriter Average Annual...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... are obtained with less than Courier will not achieve maximum results. This ribbon is best to first try the ribbon on the paper first. 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
...: 1136388 Green: 1136386 Brown: 1136383
a You cannot correct 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. Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill and Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter equipped with the selective ribbon system. Average Annual...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill
ypewriter with the fabric ribbon system. 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.
Operating Instructions - Page 26
Elements
The IBM Correcting "Selectric" III and the IBM "Selectric" III Typewriters incorporate interchangeable element technology for the other than US correspondence elements on a standard 92-character US keyboard, some necessary characters may be used on elements with a specially requested character which have a white lever).
• A four-
The wide range of purchase:
IBM product ...
Operating Instructions - Page 29
... use of a dead key, set here, the carrier wi€€ space to .the next space.
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
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
the element or impression control.
Pull the hood toward you need access to the paper in the typewriter without lifting the acoustical hood. • The visor is...
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