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I've recently purchased an Olympia X-L12 electric typewriter. I have 2 problems with it: (a) Lowercase letters are all typed in superscript. (b) The POWER RETURN key does not advance the paper according to the line-spacing setting - it barely moves the paper at all. Could you PLEASE assist?

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Electric typwriters are 'old' - in general - and old generation completely. they went out of style (and use) as computers and printers became inexpensive and ubiquituous.

now you know why it was sold. it was defective and there are no parts available since it is likely more than 20 years old.

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SOURCE: IBm Wheelwriter 5--6 keys won't advance after typing

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

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 02, 2008

SOURCE: Olympia Mastertype 3 Typewriter

Be sure the pitch selection is correct. If it is set to PS when using a 10,12 or 15 pitch wheel it will select incorrect letters.

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SOURCE: Olympia Startype 3 Typewriter

I need a manual for the olympia startype 3 typewriter. How do I optain that?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2009

SOURCE: bought a great smith corona coronet electric 12

Try going to www.willrepairservice.com for a manual for your Smith Corona typewriter. Or, you can go to Google and type in "Will Repair Service", go to the first link displayed in the results. Best of luck to you!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 23, 2011

SOURCE: I have an old electric

i have the same problem!!! if you find a solution, please email me at [email protected]! i really want to know whats wrong, email me if you know!

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