IBM Selectric III Support Question
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Question posted by mmcginty on August 13th, 2013
How Do I Use Error Correction Tape On Ibm Selectriciii Type Writer
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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
...in sound-sensitive working areas.
Impression Control: Easy to use the IBM Tech III Ribbon with the IBM Tech III Cover-up Tape for creating ligatures or correcting already typed copy. The IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon and IBM Lift-off the page.
The following features are available on the IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter only:
Dual Pitch: Choose a 10-pitch or 12-pitch...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
... this warning and 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 12 pitch.
To put on an element: • Tap ... on the rotating shaft in the machine, you should comply with this typewriter.
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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...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
... • or 12 A indicating the pitch. The 10 or 12 at the left to allow typing in use a 12 A for a 10-pitch typewriter; Use an element with the carrier, indicating the typing position of the element is designed to right. use will light. • Moving the pitch selection lever
switches the illumination trom one pitch when...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
... the
typewriter off for a few seconds,
then on the same typing line for underscoring or repositioning the carrier, The carrier will have been instailed
correctly.
- Depress the margin
release key or tab key to release
-the carrier.
if the i-ibbon not printing
prop -EHy, rnak,
tie the ribbon
(pace 13.) am6 couecImq tape
(page...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
Vertically Normal typewriter spacing provides six vertical lines per inch of C6 lines per standard page, 11 inches (279.40 mm) long. • Use the page-end indicator (page 7)
to be centered
• Type the information. For example, for the center of
the paper, Backspace once for every two characters to gauge the bottom...
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. Use either IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon with IBM Lift-off Tape or IBM Tech ill Ribbon with IBM Cover-up Tape.1 it from the
paper. For your convenience, they are...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
...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 ...g,„
Ribbon Cassette System and Selective Ribbon System Ribbon Cassette System: Push the ribbon/stencil control to type on the top, middle, or bottom portion of the typematic keys can be touched lightly for single...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
... top center of the cardholder indicates the position of the next character to
be used to its original position for a correction, use the notches on the cardholder can roll the platen freely. Position your paper so the bottom of the typing line.
Remember to return the lever to realign characters. Position an "i" or an...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
... corrections or additions.
12 a)). • Pull the half backspace lever
forward and hold. - Pi
Platen Variable Press in the left platen knob to permanently change the position of the normal typing ...Pitch Model Only) Use this lever to its normal typing position. Carrier moves back one -half space out of the writing line or to the original typing line.. Note: Typing with irregular spacing,...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... the
IBM Correcting "SeJectric" Ili
Typewriter, ribbon cartridges and tapes
are color coded. Ribbon Systems
inc instructions 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 load position (1).3 • Using both hands, place the
• •
cassette over...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
...8226; 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... Keep the paper bail against the stop (F).4 • Using both
ends of the cartridge. • Thread the leader... load lever (A) to the type position (2). • Close the cover.
4 The ribbon load lever on the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
... the Correcting Tape To remove the tape:
• Move the tape load lever (J) to the
left
•
spindle. remove takeup spool. Thread the leader through the
guide (L), behind the separator
wire (M), and behind the guide (N).
• Place the take -up spool (0) on the left . (The lever must be closed
before you begin to type.)
5 The tape...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
... Number: 1299509
IBM Tech III Cover-up Tape works with the IBM 210 Correctable Ribbon Cassette and the IBM Color Correctable Ribbon Cassette. Brown, Green, Blue Average Character Yield: 208,0007
Packaging: One ribbon per box (minimum order - It lifts incorrectly typed characters off Tape: 1136€33
Ro-ror Cassette Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter Average Annual Usage...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... order - 1 box)
Reorder Number: 1136433
19 This ribbon is not recommended for correspondence typing. 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: 1299362...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
... Life: Three years Colors: Black, Blue. I box) Reorder Number: 1136391
Ttch ilt Crivil,r-iip Tape
Developed to work in combination with the correcting key. 20 Not recommended for general-purpose typing, offset masters, OCR applications. Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" II€ Typewriter Average Annual Usage: 12-16 ribbons Shelf Life: Three years Color: White Average Character Yield...
Operating Instructions - Page 26
... marks, and symbols. Oriu,rtragi Prat:Pomo% (U.S,A, Only) I o order IBM supplies, contact your point of the type style in typing. Elements
The IBM Correcting "Selectric" III and the IBM "Selectric" III Typewriters incorporate interchangeable element technology for the other than US correspondence elements on this
typewriter. Using a typing element of one right for you need the 96...
Operating Instructions - Page 28
...; .
• • • 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 .
When typing negotiable instruments, the IBM Tech III Ribbon should be typed on, type style, impression control, and ribbon to...
Operating Instructions - Page 29
... the center position.
to.the next space. 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 dial at the x position when using a library, language, or trilingual typing element. Tab
Velocity Control Dial This d€i is set the dial at the thin...
Operating Instructions - Page 30
... use liquid type cleaner.
Use a damp cloth and mild soap 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 adjustable to deflect
light. Acoustical Hood You can insert paper in the
typewriter (for example, erasing errors, correcting...
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