20 Most Recent IBM 4247 Model 1 Matrix Printer Questions & Answers

It sounds like its power off and reseting it's self. Might be a bad logic bd or power supply. If you like you can call in and I can give you free technical support on the unit. We carry all parts for the 4247's. refurbished with a 30/day warranty. I can take your as an exchange for the good one at a reasonable price. Please let me know I can be reached at 708-597-4222 X240 or email [email protected].
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See Problem determination on page 4-1 of user manual. IBM Wheelwriter 1000 User's Guide (xavier.edu)

Go to the IBM web site, select your printer model and OS type. Follow the onscreen instructions.

It should have been sent to pasture many years ago as it is 35 years old!

Check if they are on the wheel. They had a habit of spokes snapping off.

You can download this troubleshooting manual from the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/bitsavers_ibmtypewrishootingTheIBMSelectricTypewriter_48581416 There are quite a number of YouTube presentations for working on Selectric typewriters.

1. turn off your IBM wheelwriter. 2. take the cable off from electricity 3. wait until around 1 minute 4. turn it on again

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Remove the print wheel and wash with soap and water. Turn the typewriter off and reinstall the print wheel,

Turn off, remove print wheel, turn on, turn off, reinstall print wheel, turn on. Make sure PROPORTIONAL SPACING is not selected.

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