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IBM Selectric Operating Instructions Manual

IBM Selectric Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Selectric® Typewriter ‘ ‘...
  • Page 2 Machines Corporatl Business ©1967 International...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing a Fabric Ribbon On/Off Control Remove a Fabric Ribbon Cartridge Shift and Shift Lock Keys Install a Fabric Ribbon Cartridge Supplies Character Keys “Selectric” Typewriter Supplies Multiple Typamatic Keys and the Supply Agreement Index Typing Elements Backspace Film Ribbons...
  • Page 4 Refer to this while reading Operating Instructions to help photograph locate features “Selectric” the individual Typewriter.
  • Page 5 Preface “Selectric” Typewriter, featuring a small, characters, globe-shaped element containing type makes typing fast and easy. The element skims across characters rapidly and evenly. the page typing out Type clash has been eliminated because typebars have been eliminated. There carriage...

  • Page 6: Selectric" Typewriter

    The Top of Your “Selectric” Typewriter ”Selectric” Typewriter has fact, there carriage moving carriage. is no the traditional sense. There nothing interfere with the work are doing, or bump other objects your desk. This increases actually the amount usable around your typewriter.
  • Page 7 Paper Release Lever Multiple Copy Control Lever Space Lever Line this Lever forward order to reposition allow additional copies, move The inner Lever the upper right side Move space the typewriter. When Copy Control Lever Space from from your typewriter Line Lever.
  • Page 8 ”Jun” urn-4:51:43. “ml :‘ Paper Guide Scale Copy Guide and Copy Guide insert and align The Copy Guide prevents the refeeding accurately, move and right side the Copy Guide paper left the Paper Guide the desired location. paper around the platen and provides a there are small white horizontal brackets flat Square your paper pack.
  • Page 9 Paper Bail Line Finder The Paper Bail holds paper Line firmly against Finder, located the right end the Lever forward enables Moving to type the platen. Pull the Paper forward to Bail the platen, permits to leave a the page. anywhere Lever Moving...
  • Page 10 Before setting the Page-End Indicator, align the writing the paper the top edge with Card Holder. the Clear View line on Rotate the Indicator position (the until paper) line for standard—size setting the top the horizontal mark with to the right Platen adjacent Knob.
  • Page 11 Ready Reference Indicator for Page—End Settings. This chart recommends the setting for all lengths paper, inches. ranging from to 14 Indicator Length Paper (inches) Setting 3” 31/2”__________.31/2 _______4 4" 4‘/2”_________0 ______ 5” 51/2"_____1 6" 11/2 (WNW—#2 7” 21/2 7‘/2”________3 —__31/2 8”...
  • Page 12 “Selectric” Your Typewriter Keyboard Typing convenient and easy “Selectric” Typewriter. The gradual slope the keyboard places comfort- keys within able reach the home The sculptured row. keys natural typing position. invite a...
  • Page 13 Margin Release Margin Scale and Margin Stops through the left margin, return the Scale and Margin Stops are change left or right margin, push space Margin Carrier the appropriate Margin Stop and slide left margin, then located directly above the keyboard press Margin Release correct...
  • Page 14 Tab Control (Set and Clear) 0n/Olf Control tab stop, move the Carrier move the Carrier a tab stop, touch the Located at the right side the Keyboard, desired point the writing Then line. press Repeating this action Key. will move the the On/Off Control which activates the Tab Control.
  • Page 15 Keys Depress either the left or right Shift certain keys sets you will find two order to type uppercase characters. characters. “Selectric” your Type— Depress the Shift Lock to keep the element Character writer, there are such Multiple characters uppercase...
  • Page 16 Typamatic Keys Index Backspace five Typamatic Keys—Index, Backspace, space vertically from any point Touch to move the Carrier back one lightly Carrier Return, Hyphen/Underscore the page—depress writing line to line on speed the Carrier typamatically space. Space save much typing time the Index single action.
  • Page 17 Carrier Return Note: Certain keyboards are equipped with move the Carrier to the left margin and a special print switch situated over the advance the paper vertically, depress On/Otf Control. When using Optical Carrier Return For continuous vertical Key. Character Recognition Element, or the Card spacing, hold the Carrier Return Punch Simulator Element, move the switch second...

  • Page 18: Centering

    Techniques Typing Centering standard-size other tab stops before setting the Position x11”) the center any size paper, insert Clear To find paper (81/2” so that the upper corners the page are so that the extreme edge left “0” on stop you will use as your centering guide.

  • Page 19: Partial Carrier Return

    Tab Stops Forms Typing nearest tab stop. Tab to the line, correct character. type the The tab action “Selectric” Use the typamatic action Space Bar or Type— enables writer to type forms and to reach the desired location. all multi- Backspace tab jobs fast and conveniently.

  • Page 20: Inside Your Ibm "Selectric" Typewriter

    Inside Your “Selectric” Typewriter The Carrier The Carrier ”Selectric” The Carrier moves your from left to Type— right, carrying writer holds: the typing element across the writing line, . The Clear Card Holder View returned left margin when the . The Typing Element...

  • Page 21: Lever Action Elements

    Lever Action Elements this one respect. The Lever Action Elements your “Selectric” Typewriter can be changed seconds provide the most appropriate each style type typing job Simply raise the Lever on the top remove or replace an element.

  • Page 22: Type Pitch

    Your typewriter either a cap~or12-pitch hollow type—indicated by a machine. This means that the cap—and may be used triangle 12—pitch characters each “Selectric” Typewriter. Using permits print typ- horizontal inch ing element space. pitch one pitch (The your on a...

  • Page 23: Changing Typing Elements

    Changing Typing Elements When removing or replacing an element, make sure that your typewriter lowercase the element cap position—the triangle pointing toward the platen—and that the motor turned Never force the element Off. the post. manually rotating or tilting Remove an Element Replace an Element Make sure...

  • Page 24: Impression Selector

    Selector Impression indicate the best setting The Impression Selector, the right side Experience will most enables each kind of typing job. However, the typing element, you to adjust the striking force the element to meet the routine typing a setting three satisfactory.

  • Page 25: Stencil Control

    Stencil Control When wish to type stencils film When you wish type stencils a fabric ribbon typewriter, the Stencil Control ribbon typewriter, move the press Ribbon Left Lever toward the platen lock the extreme right. (it will position). Return the Stencil Control Lever to orig- position after inal...

  • Page 26: Changing Ribbons On Your Ibm "Selectric

    Changing Ribbons on Your “Selectric” Typewriter “Selectric” Typewriter equipped Your ribbon or a fabric ribbon either a film with mechanism. Each ribbon designed maximum performance—only one appro- your typewriter. See the following priate removal and installation. directions Ribbon Film Changing a...
  • Page 27 Gs‘wmmw clear center Continue holding the plastic spool and the ribbon the gray Push the Ribbon Load Lever toward the with core Drop thread through the and Right Ribbon onto the spindle and guide the ribbon Left lock position) to left (it will into...
  • Page 28 Guide the ribbon to the left past Thread the ribbon carefully between the Drop the clear ribbon spool onto the right Carrier Position Post. Ribbon Feed Rollers. spindle and turn a clockwise direction Continue around the right the Ribbon until Clicks into position.
  • Page 29 mpg: "lkif‘f‘", ”hug, ii”? ’-'"§.’g‘L taya This ribbon . Take slack turning the ribbon Close the cover. film will look roll on spindle clockwise. Turn the motor On. You are ready to type. when correctly inserted and ready left Press against the “Close"...

  • Page 30: Changing A Fabric Ribbon

    ribbon reverse lever lever ribbon position Changing a Fabric Ribbon Remove Fabric Ribbon Cartridge the cartridge upward and the Ribbon Lift Your fabric ribbon . Centerthe will provide longest life Carrier and then turn the motor Cartridge Spindles. Off. the position Ribbon Lever Left the front cover.
  • Page 31 Fabric Ribbon Cartridge Centerthe To Install a Carrier and then turn the motor Off. Ribbon Cartridge makes ribbon the front cover. Lift quick, easy and clean, enabling changes Keep the Paper against the platen. Bail to change ribbon colors or put Make the Ribbon Change Lever a new...
  • Page 32 ribbon tight and position the car- the Ribbon Change Lever back to This the fabric ribbon cartridge Draw Move front the Ribbon lower the ribbon look when correctly inserted and tridge Lifts. This will into typing will left. Slide the ribbon through the right Ribbon Lift.

  • Page 33: Ibm

    Care and Cleaning Your “Selectric” Typewriter Removing and Replacing the Platen Remove the Platen: the platen from the typewriter. Lift Turn the motor. type stencils, frequent cleaning platen recommended. Platen cleaners Pull Paper Release Lever and Paper Bail available from forward.
  • Page 34 Replace the Platen: both Platen Knobs. The platen Press down the platen the ratchet end Hold with will into place. snap right. This the end with the Page-End Indicator. sure that the shiny chrome face Finder Line facing you. Place the groove the platen the right Platen Latch.
  • Page 35 Cleaning the Erasure Dustpan the platen out and the cover raised: With the Carrier reaches until the far right. Turn the motor. With pencil—shaped Dual-purpose Brush, toward either the left or the lightly sweep right side the typewriter. Note: not allow your brush to interfere with located above the dustpan.

  • Page 36: To Replace The Deflector

    Ribbon Lever to “stencil” position, and type order maintain efficient operation es— each character at least once. sential that your “Selectric” Typewriter receive periodic inspection and lubrication your machine uses fabric ribbon: trained personnel. Position the element the end Dual...
  • Page 37 nae: Ti" 95:3 ‘hdkfiem, T‘v—p hfi 3%.33 3.33%”, .nagln...
  • Page 38 Typing Tips Typing Cards and Labels Drawing Vertical Lines Printing Vertical Columns Make a horizontal pleat across center Place pencil or the notch Printing a uniform column ball—point any symbol— sheet sheet bond paper. Insert the the Clear Card Holder. Vertical lines View parentheses, etc—can quotation mark,...
  • Page 39 Reminders Before Begin For Your Typing Ease Typing Touch sure the electric cord Upper arms sloped slightly forward. start correctly Begin slowly when you typing. Keep the outlet. plugged into Forearms same slope as keyboard. your fingers close to the keys a curved the motor control should portion...
  • Page 40 Film Ribbons smudge-free copies every time. your addition, selective element—you have typing “Selectric” Typewriter provide quality —a 752‘s sponge-like surface re-inks itself after versatility never before possible. When you impressions. each use, to provide longer on-the-job life.

  • Page 41: Ibm

    Clear Card Holder View Impression Selector Reminders Scale Copy Guide and Copy Guide Index Space Corrections, Making Inside Your “Selectric” 15-20 Stencil Control Deflector, Removing and Typewriter Supplies Replacing the Keyboard, Your “Selectric” Tab Control (Set and Clear) Remove the...
  • Page 42 Call?” For Service...
  • Page 43 IBM® Business Machines International Corporation Products Office Division ‘54 additional consult nearest information Branch Office ‘...

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