I've replaced the letter wheel and the ribbon on my Smith-Corona KA-13, but the striking hammer does not strike the wheel.
I know this is pretty basic but did you push thelever next to the print hammer to the back to latch the mech. to the rear?
DickyO
SOURCE: fitting new ribbons to smith corona 100 electric typewriter
the lift of tape has a dull side and a bright side make sure the dull side is toward the paper then press and hold the code key and the = key to reset the typewriter also see page 6 in the owners manual
SOURCE: SMITH CORONA KA 13 WORD SMITH
For a manual, try Google. Just put in "Smith Corona KA 13 WORD SMITH MANUAL'. If you can't find one there, then you are prabably out of luck. To change the margin simply go to the left margin, use the "backspace" or spacebar to position the print head where you want the margin set and then push the L MAR key. To change the right margin use the same procedure and hit the R MAR key.
SOURCE: the print does not correspond with the keys I hit
make sure corr. tape is installed properly and has tension on it, and the same with the ribbon so they don't interfere with the free rotation of the printwheel, make sure the petals on the printwheel arn't bent, otherwise will need a repair shop
SOURCE: smith corona wordsmith typewriter model # ka13
The print head might have accummulated a lot of paper bits you need to clear them with a needle or just submerge the tip in petrol or ether. Caution do not submerge if its made of plastic.
SOURCE: Have a Smith Corona Electra 110. The ribbon doesn't turn.
Make sure that the ribbon has been intalled into the reverse guide forks on either side where the ribbon comes out of the spools. The ribbon should have a rivet in the fabric near the end of the ribbon so make sure you have the proper ribbon. The machine may require lubrication. You might also try taking the ribbon out and moving the R side to the Left just so you can type a little bit. Thsi may loosen the mechanism.
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