On my IBM Wheelwriter 6, the key is striking but nothing is printing.

SOURCE: Letters are not printing fully.

First press firmly down on both ends of the platen it will snap into place if it has worked out of place. If that dosen't do it the plastic cap on the print solenoid is probably cracked. We sell them for 20.00 includes shipping and installation instructions.

DickyO
Cleveland Business Machines
216-241-0027

SOURCE: Striker not hitting letter on a IBM wheelwriter 6

THERE IS A PLASTIC BUMPER ON THE IMPRESSION SOLENOID THAT BRAKES.
REMOVE THE SOLENOID AND ADJUST THE IMPRESSION SCREW OUT ABOUT 5 TURNS REMEMBER TO LOOSEN THE LOCK NUT ON THE BACK OF THE SCREW BEFORE YOU ADJUST

SOURCE: IBM Wheelwriter 10 Series II Typewriter

There is a plastic cap on the end of the print solenoid plunger whichis probably broken. They are available fron us for 15.00 including postage but can be a little tricky to install

DickyO

SOURCE: IBM wheelwriter 2

You need the plastic on the print solenoid.
We sell them for 20.00 including inst. & handeling.
216-241-0027

DickyO

SOURCE: Wheelwriter 6 typewriter hammer no longer strikes

It is pretty common for the pad on the solenoid to strike the keys wears out, and for the batteries to be dead for the memory. Your machine probably needs a good cleaning, oiling, and a new pad for the striker. about $100.00 in the shop.