I have an Olympia Deluxe typewriter, but I don't know what model (probably SM 5 or 6), and the carriage is stuck in the full right-hand position. Not only that, but the keys only strike halfway. I can grab the levers and pull them all the way, but pressing the keys only moves them halfway.

The Deluxe Manual will be close enough.

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is the left margin set at the point it stops if so reset it

make sure the right hand platen knob is tight hold the platen and turn the knob top toward the back of the typewriter until it is tight

It sounds as either the tab didn't knock off or the tab stop has been knocked out of place thus jamming the carriage. You can try gently pushing on the right hand side of the carriage towards the left next to the tab stop to see if it will know off. If it does, then it probably means you have a gummy carriage or the mainspring tension needs adjusted. Other than that you will probably need to have it serviced.

try typing with a little pressure on the carriage (push with right hand to the left) if it work like that then the carriage pull cord may be broken

The European models used the DIN spool that has a larger center hole than the U.S. models

DickyO

IF THE CARRIAGE IS NOT MOVING LEFT OR RIGHT, CAN YOU PUSH THE CARRIAGE TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT??? OR IS IT COMPLETELY STUCK. YOU CAN TRY CLEANING THE SILVER SHAFT THE CARRIAGE SLIDES ON AND LUBRICATING THE SHAFT WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT OIL, WHEN YOU PRESS THE KEYS DO THEY WORK.???

A General Ribbon T6 or equivelent will work.

DickyO

YEP, MOVE THE PAPER FEED SELECTOR TO NUMBER 1

Hi..sewing machine is ok, a little too light but ok. Move your margins all the way out so that you carriage can move its full length.
If you look at the underside of the carriage you will see what they call Rails. These are tracks in which the ball bearings reside. 4 or 5 drops of oil on these and the bearings will be lubed. I use a little heavier grease not oil, but light oil. Too much oil is worse than none.
I think you problem is in the carriage return clutch..something that should be handled by a Pro.. Too many parts, springs and broken adjustments for the layman. Some times you can spray 1..I repeat 1 small shot of degreaser on the carriage return clutch (located on the right side, middle of the typewriter. Usually has a fabric band winding around it.
If not a Pro can help you..
Hope this helps.
Squipps