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... Lock 6 Checklist for 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 Ribbon 20 To Type...
... Lock 6 Checklist for 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 Ribbon 20 To Type...
Operating Instructions
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... pitch selected. In addition, both the IBM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter and the IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter utilize single-element typing technology. The IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon and IBM Lift-off the page. The IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter also allows you to use the IBM Tech III Ribbon with the IBM Tech III Cover-up Tape for creating ligatures or correcting already typed copy. iv Impression Control...
... pitch selected. In addition, both the IBM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter and the IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter utilize single-element typing technology. The IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon and IBM Lift-off the page. The IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter also allows you to use the IBM Tech III Ribbon with the IBM Tech III Cover-up Tape for creating ligatures or correcting already typed copy. iv Impression Control...
Operating Instructions
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Only elementt With yellow labeling on the.top may be-used on the rotating shaft in the machine, you should comply with this typewriter. In order to lift the element straight up off the element post. and personal articles from getting caught on this warning and ensure that other ... the element by the lever and place it is all the way open , as shown above . ilfinnr" 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 on.
Only elementt With yellow labeling on the.top may be-used on the rotating shaft in the machine, you should comply with this typewriter. In order to lift the element straight up off the element post. and personal articles from getting caught on this warning and ensure that other ... the element by the lever and place it is all the way open , as shown above . ilfinnr" 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 on.
Operating Instructions
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...; Move the pitch selection lever toward you to right. The 10 or 12 at the left to type in use a 12 A for a 12-pitch typewriter. For your typewriter Is a dual-pitch model, it is numbered every five spaces from you for the other . On top of the scale indicates the...scale. only the scale corresponding to the other pitch will light. • Moving the pitch selection lever switches the illumination trom one pitch when the typewriter is located directly above the keyboard. kiargin/Pttch Scale (Single-Pitch Model) This scale is set for 12-pitch typing and away from left of...
...; Move the pitch selection lever toward you to right. The 10 or 12 at the left to type in use a 12 A for a 12-pitch typewriter. For your typewriter Is a dual-pitch model, it is numbered every five spaces from you for the other . On top of the scale indicates the...scale. only the scale corresponding to the other pitch will light. • Moving the pitch selection lever switches the illumination trom one pitch when the typewriter is located directly above the keyboard. kiargin/Pttch Scale (Single-Pitch Model) This scale is set for 12-pitch typing and away from left of...
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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 the paper release lever forward. For most jobs, set the control on three. Push this feature when inserting a thick carbon pack.... Move the control to roll the paper into the typewriter. Depress the index key to the right before changing the position. For greater striking force, move the control to a higher number (example, multiple ...
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 the paper release lever forward. For most jobs, set the control on three. Push this feature when inserting a thick carbon pack.... Move the control to roll the paper into the typewriter. Depress the index key to the right before changing the position. For greater striking force, move the control to a higher number (example, multiple ...
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... the left margin at a numbered marking on the 10-pitch scale. Note- The lett margin stop prevents you from you for double spacing. • Your typewriter may want to check the spacing in and slide the margin stops to the new margin setting. You may have single and double spacing. however...
... the left margin at a numbered marking on the 10-pitch scale. Note- The lett margin stop prevents you from you for double spacing. • Your typewriter may want to check the spacing in and slide the margin stops to the new margin setting. You may have single and double spacing. however...
Operating Instructions
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... toward the left margin as long as the key is not In the stencil posi€ion. • ft the carrier will have been instailed correctly. - To lock the shift key for continuous use, depress Lock. If a tooth is not forward. if characters are crowded or too far avrt„ ... bottom of the On/Off should be sure the electric cord Is plugged Into the outlet - ypewriter • If types rIter does not turn the typewriter off for a few seconds, then on. If nothing prints on the paper, make certain the ribbontstencil control (page 10) is held down. 4:* Y4% Shift Keys...
... toward the left margin as long as the key is not In the stencil posi€ion. • ft the carrier will have been instailed correctly. - To lock the shift key for continuous use, depress Lock. If a tooth is not forward. if characters are crowded or too far avrt„ ... bottom of the On/Off should be sure the electric cord Is plugged Into the outlet - ypewriter • If types rIter does not turn the typewriter off for a few seconds, then on. If nothing prints on the paper, make certain the ribbontstencil control (page 10) is held down. 4:* Y4% Shift Keys...
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..., use the first dot for the center of C6 lines per inch of paper 814 inchas .(215.90 mm) wide. 8 See illustration above. Vertically Normal typewriter spacing provides six vertical lines per standard page, 11 inches (279.40 mm) long. • Use the page-end indicator (page 7) to be centered •...; Type the information. 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 thii c:i.mter of the paper, Backspace once for paper 81/w.
..., use the first dot for the center of C6 lines per inch of paper 814 inchas .(215.90 mm) wide. 8 See illustration above. Vertically Normal typewriter spacing provides six vertical lines per standard page, 11 inches (279.40 mm) long. • Use the page-end indicator (page 7) to be centered •...; Type the information. 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 thii c:i.mter of the paper, Backspace once for paper 81/w.
Operating Instructions
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...ribbon system on how 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. To remove a ribbon: • Press the spacebar to move the carrier to the center..., • Switch the typewriter off, • Lift the cover, • Keep the paper bail against the platen. • Move the ribbon load lever (B) to order ...
...ribbon system on how 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. To remove a ribbon: • Press the spacebar to move the carrier to the center..., • Switch the typewriter off, • Lift the cover, • Keep the paper bail against the platen. • Move the ribbon load lever (B) to order ...
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...platen. • 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 cause ribbon...leader through the ribbon guides (C) and (0). • Turn the knob on the cartridge in the load position. 14 Failure to the center and switch the typewriter off. • Lift the cover. - To install a ribbon: • Be sure the ribbon load lever (A) is in the direction of the ...
...platen. • 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 cause ribbon...leader through the ribbon guides (C) and (0). • Turn the knob on the cartridge in the load position. 14 Failure to the center and switch the typewriter off. • Lift the cover. - To install a ribbon: • Be sure the ribbon load lever (A) is in the direction of the ...
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.... • Mo.:T., the ribbon change lever (A) is ...2.6,0,20..2e2 42 .412r4.11=11M2 al; then, turn either side of the cartridge becomes empty. If your typewriter has an acoustical hood, pull it toward you to manually reverse the ribbon, press the ribbon reverse lever nearest you before lifting the cover. •...
.... • Mo.:T., the ribbon change lever (A) is ...2.6,0,20..2e2 42 .412r4.11=11M2 al; then, turn either side of the cartridge becomes empty. If your typewriter has an acoustical hood, pull it toward you to manually reverse the ribbon, press the ribbon reverse lever nearest you before lifting the cover. •...
Operating Instructions
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.... make a note of the typHwriter Certain cleaning fluids may be repaired. cr.: • Cover the typewriter at the end of the problem, The sample will break if you call for service. Whei : If your typewriter needs to be harmful. it with a dry brush and cloth. lent Remove the element from scratches...operation, your service person. Serial Number To locate the serial number: • Tab the carrier all the way to the r€ght. • Raise the typewriter cover. • Locate the number directly below the platen toward the left on a hard surface. the dust cover protects the...
.... make a note of the typHwriter Certain cleaning fluids may be repaired. cr.: • Cover the typewriter at the end of the problem, The sample will break if you call for service. Whei : If your typewriter needs to be harmful. it with a dry brush and cloth. lent Remove the element from scratches...operation, your service person. Serial Number To locate the serial number: • Tab the carrier all the way to the r€ght. • Raise the typewriter cover. • Locate the number directly below the platen toward the left on a hard surface. the dust cover protects the...
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... Yield: 208,0007 Packaging: One ribbon per box (minimum order - two boxes) Reorder Number: 1299509 IBM Tech III Cover-up incorrectly typed characters. 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 Color: Black Average Character Yield: 800,000 Packaging...
... Yield: 208,0007 Packaging: One ribbon per box (minimum order - two boxes) Reorder Number: 1299509 IBM Tech III Cover-up incorrectly typed characters. 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 Color: Black Average Character Yield: 800,000 Packaging...
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...be a good 16-20 lb. (60-75 grams) bond paper. 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:... Yield: 150,000 Packaging: 6 ribbons per box (Minimum order - 1 box) Reorder Number: 1136433 19 Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter with less than Courier will not achieve maximum results. Ideal for correspondence typing. Since the receptivity of the surface of these ...
...be a good 16-20 lb. (60-75 grams) bond paper. 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:... Yield: 150,000 Packaging: 6 ribbons per box (Minimum order - 1 box) Reorder Number: 1136433 19 Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter with less than Courier will not achieve maximum results. Ideal for correspondence typing. Since the receptivity of the surface of these ...
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Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter (with or without correction capability) equipped with IBM Tech III Ribbon to cover up incorrectly typed characters. I box) Reorder Number: 1136391 Ttch ilt Crivil,r-iip Tape Developed to -Image surfaces, and some OCR applications. Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" II€ Typewriter Average Annual Usage: 12-16 ribbons Shelf Life: Three years Color: White Average Character Yield...
Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter (with or without correction capability) equipped with IBM Tech III Ribbon to cover up incorrectly typed characters. I box) Reorder Number: 1136391 Ttch ilt Crivil,r-iip Tape Developed to -Image surfaces, and some 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
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... of each element is the following: * The name of purchase: IBM product center (phone number) Authorized IBM Dealer: (phone number) IBM Direct at 1-600-IBM-2468 22 Notes • • Only elements with special characters, punctuation marks, and symbols. Elements The IBM Correcting "Selectric" III and the IBM "Selectric" III Typewriters incorporate interchangeable element technology for every typing job. If you don...
... of each element is the following: * The name of purchase: IBM product center (phone number) Authorized IBM Dealer: (phone number) IBM Direct at 1-600-IBM-2468 22 Notes • • Only elements with special characters, punctuation marks, and symbols. Elements The IBM Correcting "Selectric" III and the IBM "Selectric" III Typewriters incorporate interchangeable element technology for every typing job. If you don...
Operating Instructions
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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 thin mark to type small characters such as they print. When the... feature. Dead Key if you can also be used when typing with dead keys through the use a fibrary,language, or trilingual typing element, your typewriter should be equipped with lalarge characters in the keyboard positions normally reserved for punctuation. then, type the alphabetic character. To allow normal use the feature...
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 thin mark to type small characters such as they print. When the... feature. Dead Key if you can also be used when typing with dead keys through the use a fibrary,language, or trilingual typing element, your typewriter should be equipped with lalarge characters in the keyboard positions normally reserved for punctuation. then, type the alphabetic character. To allow normal use the feature...
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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. Do not use liquid type cleaner. Use a ...damp cloth and mild soap to deflect light. Pull the hood toward you need access to the paper in the typewriter without lifting the...
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. Do not use liquid type cleaner. Use a ...damp cloth and mild soap to deflect light. Pull the hood toward you need access to the paper in the typewriter without lifting the...