Correcting Tape; To Remove The Tape; To Install New Tape - IBM Selectric Personal Typewriter Operating Instructions Manual

Correcting Tape
Be sure to use the correcting tape that matches
the ribbon you are using. Use an orange t ape
spool with a ribbon w hich has an orange knob;
use a blue tape spool with a ribbon which has
a blue knob.
To remove the tape :
1.
Move the tape load lever (J) t o the right. *
2. To lift off the empty tape spool (K), twist it
slight ly clockwise. Remove the take-up spool.
*The tape load lever cannot be moved if the
ribbon load lever is in the load position.
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To inst all new tape:
Use an orange tape spool with a ribbon w hich has
an orange knob; use a blue tape spool with a
ribbon wh ich has a blue knob.
1.
Gently separate the two tape spools, but keep
them connected by the orange or blue uninked
tape (leader).
2. Place the new tape spool (K) on the left spindle.
3.
Th read the uninked tape (leader) through the
guide (L), behind the separator w ire (M), and
behind the gu ide (N).
4.
Place the take-up spool (0) on the right spindle.
Turn t he take-up spool in the direction of the
arrow until the uninked tape is past the guid e.
5.
Move t he tape load lever (J) to the left. (You
must close the lever before you begin to type.)