Wheelwriter 6 type writer has been working fine. then it stopped working. you can press the letters but nothing appears on the paper. I've taken out the ribbon and the wheel and everything looks fine. I've replaced the AA batteries and that did not seem to do anything. Also turned it off several times and turned it back on. Thank you in advance for your time. when you type, the wheel does not seem to change positions; however, when you turn it off and back on the wheel spins.

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.

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.

The plastic print solenoid cap is probably broken. We sell them for 20.00 includes shipping and instructions.

DickyO
Cleveland Business Machines
216-241-0027

There is a part on the print hammer solenoid that falls apart over time. It is a small whiteish cap that
just falls apart so the machine sounds and looks like it is working but there is nothing being transfered to the paper. I have ordered this part from Coleman manufacturing.

Try pressing down firmly on both ends of the platen they do work loose.

DickyO

You can download the IBM Wheelwriter 6 series II 6784 Operator 's Guide from Lexmark site (look for "IBM Typewriters" in the bottom of the page):
http://images.lexmark.com/publications/pdfs/2007/index/en.html

If all you remember is the # 80, maybe what you have to do is insert the the paper in the machine and then press [PLAY] + the number 80 and, then, each time the playback stops at a stop point, type the variable text to be inserted (check the " Playing back a repetitive letter" section of the manual).
You can also get a print "directory" of all text stored (check the "Advanced Storage" chapter).
Hope this helps.

You probably need the plastic cap that is on the proint solenoid, they are available but a little tricky to install.

DickyO

Hello, You have the lang. button on. Code L and that should turn it off. Cherie'

If it types only the top half yhe platen is probably not all the way in. Make sure the 2 black latches are lined up with the side frames then press down firmly on both sides of the platen.

DickyO

Press and hold the code key while pressing the lang key Either "X" of "L" key.

DickyO