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IBM Wheelwriter 30 Typewriter Questions & Answers
I do not have a manual for the IBM wheelwriter 3,
The WW3 resets margins and tabs to default on every power up. If the margins change while you are typing then the silver shaft that nthe carrier slides on is probably gummy. A shot of WD40 on both sies of the shaft shouls free it up.
Go to lexmark.com, click on support you will find a downloadable manual there.
DickyO
I have a IBM Personal
Probably the key board is bad you can try my tip under WW 1000 or contact Geo. Beters Co.
@ 800-392-8085 for a key board rebuild. Tell them O'Reilly sent you.
DickyO
How do I delete the Artn?
Try holding down the control button (left of the spacebar) and then hitting the "R" keybutton and see if that turns it off.
DOES NOT PRINT
It is probably the print solenoid that has a broken cap. I have seen a few advertisers that sell the repair kit with instructions. It is fairly simple to repair.
How to make multiple copies on IBM wheelwriter 30 series II
First be sure the batteries are are good and the holder is clean and making contact. On the L. side of the keyboard are 3 keys marked save , play and delete hold the store key enter an address 01-99, release the store key, type info, press store again. To reprint ho;d play and enter the address, release play.
DickyO
Correcting IBM Selectric II Typewritter correcton ribbon won't engage
Selectric I and II type elements are identical (88 char) where Selectric III uses a different element (96 char). The 88 character element will have white lettering and the 96 character element will have yellow. Directly underneath the lift-up tab to remove the element will be a 3-digit number. That's the last 3 digits of the element's part number, which will be preceeded by 1167 for 88 character, or 1352 or 96 character. For example, if you have a '052" stamped on the element, and it's an 88 character style, the P/N will be 1167052.
The correcting mechanism is an intricate additional function of the backspace function. To test it/adjust it/or repair it requires the machine be hand-cycled using a hand cycle wheel which is screwed into the right hand side operational shaft. It's unlikely that an un-trained party would be successful repairing this..
Ibm wheelwriter 5
Most likely the plastic cap on the print solenoid is broken they are available but are a bit tricky to install.
DickyO
Ibm selectric II typewriter does not come on
Generally the motor bearings get gummed up. There is a hole on each side of the motor. Suggest WD40 to free up the motor shaft. If you are real handy the motor can be disassembled the the bearings cleaned of the gunk and then oiled and reassembled. Not a job for all.
Ibm manuals
I have a PDF of the Wheelwriter 30 Users Guide. Email me your email address, and I will be happy to send it to you. My email is
[email protected].
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