No power to my IBM wheelwriter 3500. It just died

SOURCE: IBM WheelWriter 3500

Try pressing and holding code key while pressing "L" release "L"
and type 001 release the code key. If this solves the trouble but it comes back on the next power up the keyboard is bad.

DickyO

SOURCE: Wheelwriter 3500 KYBD 099

Check the ywo keyboard connectors to be sure they are plugged in fully, if they are then press & hold the code key, press & rel the "L" key type 001 then release the code key.

This will put you into the english keyboard mode. To cure the problem you need a keyboard.

DickyO

SOURCE: IBM Wheelwriter 3500

First look inside the typewriter for forgien objects and debris, Then put some libhe oil (WD40 works well) on the shaft that the print head slides on.

DickyO

SOURCE: IBM Wheelwriter 6 memory loss

If you have changed the batteries the battery holder is probably corroded, take a piece of fune sand paper and clean the contacts, put the batteries in and spin them around to help them seat.

DickyO

SOURCE: how do i change the font size on a Wheelwriter

The font size is set by the printwheel, the printing on the P/W case will tell you the pitch 10, 12, 15 or PS. Change the wheel change the pitch.

DickyO