20 Most Recent IBM Wheelwriter 6 Typewriter Questions & Answers

make sure the platen (the rubber roller) is snapped down on both sides

try turning it on remove the batteries check the contacts for clean replace the batteries in the correct direction.

Is it still receiving power to do the striking? Check that out!

The best way to find what you are looking for is to look at your printwheel. Right in the middle of the carriage there is a part that hits the printwheel. That is called the hammer. If you look down on the left side you will see a blue piece of rubber that attaches to the hammer. If you continue to look further down the hammer you will see the solenoid that activates and hits a screw that sticks out from the hammer. The end of the solenoid is where the "cap" can be attached. You do not have to remove the solenoid to install the repair "cap" if that is what you are really looking for. A technician can put in a new cap in less that 30 seconds.

The best way to find what you are looking for is to look at your printwheel. Right in the middle of the carriage there is a part that hits the printwheel. That is called the hammer. If you look down on the left side you will see a blue piece of rubber that attaches to the hammer. If you continue to look further down the hammer you will see the solenoid that activates and hits a screw that sticks out from the hammer. The end of the solenoid is where the "cap" can be attached. You do not have to remove the solenoid to install the repair "cap" if that is what you are really looking for. A technician can put in a new cap in less that 30 seconds.

Here are the part numbers as requested as well as some others. The ribbon plate is 1384819. The ribbon plate assembly is 1384817. The ribbon plate motor is 1384821. You may want to order the whole assembly to make sure as the plate doesn't have the motor on it.

You batteries need to be replaced, and or the battery holder is corroded. Should be removed and cleaned so acid does not leak inside the machine. Batteries hold the margins and tabs when turned off, not real necessarry.

You language button is activated, depress code and hold it down then press the lang button. Usually is the L button.

I googled and found one in port charolette. Ther aren't many of us left if you send it to Cleveland Ohio I'm sure we can fix it or give me a call. Dick O'Reilly 216 269 3918

Which lights? Any beeps? DickyO

If it makes a growling noise or you cac hear a motor running the carrier belt may be broken or the plastic drive gear cracked. Nothing at all most likley a board. DickyO

First spray some WD40 on the silxer shaft that the carrier slides on they get really gummy, if this works run it back and forth a few times then clean the shaft off with a rag. DickyO

This is a symptom of a bad print wheel. One or more of the spokes on the printwheel are bent or broken. Replacing printwheel is about the only option. Printwheels run about $60.00.

Your print solenoid probably has a broken cap. There are some companies that sell the "kit" with instructions on how to replace the cap.

Is it all of the keys or just some of the keys don't space? Check to see if the lang light is turned on. If it is, hold down the control button (the button left of the spacebar) and hit the letter "X" and see if the light goes out.

Your print solenoid probably has a broken cap. There are some companies that sell the "kit" with instructions on how to replace the cap.

The "print" solenoid is what hits the hammer that hits the printwheel and makes it type on your paper. If you remove the ribbon and look straight down in the carrier on the left side you can see the solenoid. It is below the blue piece of rubber that sits on the hammer arm. The end of the solenoid is supposed to have a cap on the end of the plunger. This cap gives a specific clearance so when it is activated, it hits the hammer arm to propel it forward to strike the printwheel.

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.

Hold down the Control button (the button left of the spacebar) and the hit the letter "L". This will turn it off.

There are AA batteries in the machine and it takes either 2 or 3. You can replace them when the machine is on as that will not harm the machine or you. The batteries should be replaced every one - two years. Replacing them when the machine is turned on will allow the current memory to remain intact.