IBM Selectric III Support Question
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Question posted by bookpine on April 18th, 2010
Unit Not Used For Years And Keys Are Sticking
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Operating Instructions - Page 3
... End-of-Page Indicator
26
Line Space Lever
4 Using the Dust Cover
1/
Margin Release
5 Typewriter Maintenance and
To Set and Clear Tabs
5 Service
17
Express Backspace Key
6 When You Call for Service
17
Shift Keys and Shift Lock
6
Checklist for Proper Typewriter
IBM Supplies
18
Operation
6 IBM 210 Correctable Ribbon
Page-End Indicator
7 Cassette
18
To...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
...: The keys have been enlarged 25%.
iv The IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter also allows 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. Page-End Indicator: As you type down the page, the indicator tells you to use and adjust...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
...the way open , as shown above . To remove an element: • Tap the shift key to be -used on , depress the top part of the printing and ribbon area when the machine is all the... of the element until it is on the rotating shaft in the machine, you should comply with this typewriter. Use the lever to prevent long hair, fingers.
Warning: Keep hair, fingers, and personal objects (such as...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
...index key to a lower number (example, offset masters).
3 ImpresIion C?,zn'tro1
The impression control adjusts the striking force of the element. Use this lever back after it is in the typewriter, pull...packs, stencils.)
For less striking force, move the control to roll the paper into the typewriter.
Pull the paper bail lever forward. Push this feature when inserting a thick carbon pack.
...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
... setting. Note-
You may have single and double spacing.
Line Space Lever Move the line space lever toward you can also use the margin
release key (page 5). APR 4;s
:
.t,Anrgiw;
Push in your
typewriter.
4
C tarto pitch 'Within a Document (Dual-Pitch Model)
If a document will contain both pica and elite, set the left
margin stop...
Operating Instructions - Page 9
... backspace through the margin,
To type through the right margin after the keyboard locks, depress the margin release key and continue typing,
Set ittoti Use the tab control to a predetermined point on the page;
Use the partial carrier return to go directly to set a tab, move the carrier to the space where you...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
...not In the stencil
posi€ion.
• ft the carrier will have been instailed
correctly.
- if the i-ibbon not printing
prop -EHy, rnak,
tie the ribbon
(pace ...key, depress the left or right Shift key.
To lock the shift key for continuous use, depress Lock.
The On portion of the element for
a tw-)ken tooth. ypewriter
• If types rIter does not turn the
typewriter...
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. 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. If you are typing...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
... position frequently lo allow
the ribbon to regular typing €for either system), push the button on the IBM Correct€ng "Seleciric" ill
Typewr€ter only) • Carrier Return
2 Index key is used to space down the page without the (Ardor cottoning to the left so the "S" lines up under the...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
...the line.
Remember to return the lever to its original position for a correction, use the notches on the cardholder to the horizontal line at the bottom of the cardholder.
i)raw Limn
You ... First, position the characters in the small vertical lines at the top of the next character to
be used to the platen. Then, roll the paper down to the horizontal line at the top center of the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
...original typing line.
Pi
Platen Variable Press in the left platen knob to realign a page for corrections or additions.
12 push the lever away from you . • Turn the platen knob to... change the position of the normal typing position. Hari Backspace Lever (Dual-Pitch Model Only) Use this lever to its normal typing position. Carrier moves forward to spread or squeeze characters or ...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
...itctirig tape for the
IBM Correcting "SeJectric" Ili
Typewriter, ribbon cartridges and tapes...typewriter off, • Lift the cover, • Keep the paper bail against the
platen. • Move the ribbon load lever (B) to
the load position (1).3 • Using both hands, place the
• •
cassette over the two posts. Push down firmly on your typewri cannot be moved if the correction...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
...8226; Move the ribbon load lever (A) to the center and switch the typewriter off. • Lift the cover. - Firmly push down on both ...Using both
ends of the cartridge. • Thread the leader through the
ribbon guides (C) and (0). • Turn the knob on the cartridge in the load position (1).
• Put the ribbon leader (uninked portion) on the ISM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
...blue tape (leader).
• Place new tape spool (K) on the
right spindle. 0
0
Changing the Correcting Tape To remove the tape:
• Move the tape load lever (J) to type.)
5 The tape toad... moved if the ribbon load lever is in the load position. 16 To Install new tap*:
Remember: Use an orange spool with a ribbon which has an orange knob; Thread the leader through the
guide (L), ...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
...Correcting "Solectric" ill typewriter Average Annual Usage: 9-12 ribbons6 Shelf Life: Three years Colors: Black.
Reorder Number: IBM Lift-off Tape: 1136€33
Ro-ror Cassette Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter Average Annual Usage: 2-4 ribbons Shelf Life: Iwo years...
Ham Color Correctable Ribbon CASAOItt?
two boxes) Reorder Number: 1299509
IBM Tech III Cover-up ...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... paper. It is not recommended for use 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" II€ Typewriter Average Annual Usage: 12-16 ribbons Shelf Life: Three years Color: White Average Character Yield:
Approximately 2,000 corrections Packaging: 6 tapes per box (Minimum order - I box) Reorder Number: 1136391
Ttch ilt Crivil,r-iip Tape
Developed to work in combination with the correcting key. 20 Average Annual Usage: 16-20 ribbons...
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
21
Operating Instructions - Page 26
... IBM Correcting "Selectric" III and the IBM "Selectric" III Typewriters incorporate interchangeable element technology for every typing job.
Oriu,rtragi Prat:Pomo% (U.S,A, Only) I o order IBM supplies, contact your point of type styles available from IBM covers virtually every typing application, from general correspondence to specific Industries and foreign languages --- Using a typing...
Operating Instructions - Page 29
... to type small characters such as they print.
With dead key, you regularly use the feature, first type the accent mark; The carrier w€li move after the alphabetic character Is typed. You must space forward before pressing the correcting key when correcting a character on typewriters equipped with foreirjo language and technical typing
elemen
Hold the...
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