IBM Selectric III Support Question
IBM Selectric III Support Question
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Question posted by orion3225 on February 10th, 2012
My Ibm Selectric Iii Outputs The Wrong Letters - Mixed Up!
When I type a D I get an X, and so forth. I didn't change the element - nothing! It happened mid-line.
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Operating Instructions - Page 1
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Operating Instructions - Page 3
... Make A Correction
9 IBM Tech III Ribbon
20
To Type Stencils
10 IBM Tech ill Cover-up Tape
20
Ribbon Cassette System and
IBM Film Ribbon Cartridge
20
Selective Ribbon System
10 Superior Nylon Ribbon
21
Fabric Ribbon System
10 Typing Elements
22
Fabric Ribbon Typewriter
10 Ordering Procedures
22
Typematic Keys
10
Cardholder
11
To Draw Lines
11
Line Finder
12...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... in sound-sensitive working areas.
Lighted Margin Scale (not applicable to suit each application.
iv In addition, both the IBM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter and the IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter utilize single-element typing technology.
Express Backspace Key: A major convenience factor when underscoring or rapidly backspacing. The following features are available on the...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
...
avrt„ check to see that the line finder (page 12)
is not forward. If a tooth is broken,
the
will have been instailed
correctly.
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ypewriter
• If types rIter does not turn the
typewriter off for a few seconds,
then on , be
replaced, The On portion of the element for
a tw-)ken tooth. If nothing prints...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
... toward the
beginning of the line.
• Restrike the last incorrectly typed
character to the last incorrectly
typed character.
-
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. The correcting key is typematic
(repeat...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
...so the "S" lines up under the mark. To return 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 the lett margin. 10 This automatically moves the control to position "0." Change...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
... markings on the cardholder as illustrated above.
To realign characters for a correction, use the notches on the cardholder can roll the platen freely. Then, roll the paper down to the horizontal line at the bottom of the cardholder. This line indicates the base of the typing line.
Then, roll the paper down to the horizontal...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
... Press in the left platen knob to permanently change the position of the normal typing position.
Carrier moves back one -half space out of the writing line or to realign a page for corrections or additions.
12
Firoter The line tinder allows you to temporarily leave the original typing line to type a superscript, subscript,
double underscore, a form with the...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... ribbons and other supplies. Choose the ribbon system instructions that correspond to the center, • Switch the typewriter off .
See "Ordering Procedures" on the cassette. To remove a ribbon: • Press the spacebar ... coi itctirig tape for the
IBM Correcting "SeJectric" Ili
Typewriter, ribbon cartridges and tapes
are color coded. Ribbon Systems
inc instructions on your...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
...arrow until the
leader disappears inside the cartridge. • Move the ribbon load lever (A) to the type position (2). • Close the cover.
4 The ribbon load lever on both hands, hold the...the front corners (H) and lift the cartridge straight up. Firmly push down on the ISM Correcting "Selectric" III Typewriter cannot be moved if the tape load lever (I
To remove a ribbon: • Press...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
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0
Changing the Correcting Tape To remove the tape:
• Move the tape load lever (J) to the
left
•
spindle.
use a
blue spool ...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 toad lever cannot be moved if the ribbon load lever is past the guide.
• Move the tape load lever ...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
... Shelf Life: Three years Colors: Black. two boxes) Reorder Number: 1299509
IBM Tech III Cover-up incorrectly typed characters.
one dozen boxes) Reorder Numbers: Black: 1299508 Brown: 1299510 Green: 1299511 Blue: 1299512
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...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
...: Black, Blue, Green, Brown Average Character Yield: 150,000 Packaging: 6 ribbons per box (Minimum order - 1 box)
Reorder Number: 1136433
19
Equipment: IBM Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter with Orator type style. Ideal for correspondence typing. Carbon copy sheets should be used . The first or original sheet should be used . Photo-Master Paper, or Negotiable instruments. Try...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
... Green: 1136386 Brown: 1136383
a You cannot correct with the selective ribbon system. Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill Typewriter (with or without correction capability) equipped with the correcting key. 20 Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill and Correcting "Selectric" Ill Typewriter equipped with IBM Tech III Ribbon to cover up incorrectly typed characters. I box) Reorder Number: 1136391
Ttch...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
Superior Nylon Ribbori For general correspondence typing. Equipment: IBM "Selectric" Ill
ypewriter with the fabric ribbon system. Average Annual Usage: 6 ribbons Shelf Life: Three years Color: Black Packaging: 3 per box (Minimum order - 1 box) Reorder Number Black: 1136138
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Operating Instructions - Page 26
... not print.
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 the type style in typing. The wide range of purchase:
IBM product center
(phone number)
Authorized IBM Dealer:
(phone number)
IBM Direct at 1-600...
Operating Instructions - Page 27
Element Application Rating
Type Style 12 pitch Adkutant Artisan Auto Elite Courier 12 Courier 12 italic Dual Gothic Elite Large Elite Letter Gothic Light Italic Prestige Elite Scribe Script Symbol
10 pitch
Advocate Booktace Academic Courier 10 Delegate Manifold Orator Pica Prestige Pica Symbol
Original
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
A A A A A B A A A
1-3 Carbon Copies
A A A A A B A A A A
A
A B C...
Operating Instructions - Page 28
... doubt, prepare samples first.
ti Best results with Orator and other large type style elements are obtained by using the IBM Tech III Ribbon. 12 Trademark of the Charles Bruning Co„ Inc.
24 Application Recommendations for IBM Ribbons
Typing Applications Legal Correspondence Statistical Correspondence
Specification Writing
Medical Reports Executive Correspondence Routine Correspondence...
Operating Instructions - Page 29
...;li move after the alphabetic character Is typed.
Move the dial toward the thick line
tIkTing
case with
ernents
numetic:el
some foreign
•language elements with the dead key feature. With dead key, you regularly use a fibrary,language, or trilingual typing element, your typewriter should be used when typing with dead keys through the use of...
Operating Instructions - Page 30
...
light. 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. Pull the hood toward you need access to the paper in the typewriter without lifting the acoustical hood. • The visor is...
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