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Replacing typewriter ribbon

I am new to this job and for some reason when I replaced the typewriter ribbon, and hit the keys, the wrong key sypes

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Anonymous Nov 29, 2007

I have a smith corona word smith model #KA13 I took the ribbon out and it stopped typing please help
Anonymous Jun 23, 2008

how do you install the printwheel? how do you install the printwheel?
Anonymous Jul 01, 2008

how to changed correction tapes brother typewriter
Anonymous Mar 28, 2014

Sears 2000 series electric typewriter has a key that is stuck. How do I fix this also where can I ge a new ribbon?

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I have this typewriter also. after replacing the ribbon and print wheel you have to press the (CODE) & (=) keys. This will align itself. I recently had to replace the print wheel and referred to the manual. Works like a charm.

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Linda, Depending on what make and model you have it could be several things. The newer TW's use a print wheel which has to home itself each time the power is turned on. This tells the print motor how far to turn for the correct letter. Make sure there is no debris and everything is seated properly... platen, print wheel, etc. Once again, this depends a lot on what kind of TW you have. MM85

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Is the daisy wheel locked in the forward position?
1. Pull the black lever back, away from the platen.
2. Lift out the daisy wheel and inspect it for damage; replace the daisy wheel if it is damaged.
3. Re-insert the daisy wheel and push the black lever towards the platen until it locks in place.
Is the ribbon moving?
1. Lift the ribbon cartridge out of the typewriter
2. Inspect the ribbon for damage
3. If the ribbon is silver, it is exhausted and must be replaced
4. If the hammer has been striking in one place, there will be a clear area near the center of the ribbon.
5. Turn the colored knob on the left side of the ribbon cartridge counter-clockwise to advance the ribbon a small amount. Replace the ribbon if it will not advance.
6. Re-insert the ribbon
Turn on the typewriter, insert a piece of paper into the typewriter and type a few letters
1. Did the hammer move forward?
2. If the hammer moved, did the ribbon advance with each keystroke?

If the hammer did not move or the ribbon did not advance, the typewriter will require service. If the typewriter still does not make an impression on the paper, your typewriter will require service.

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Dec 09, 2013 • Brother Office Equipment & Supplies

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When I get down to 20%of the ribbon the wrong alphabets, numbers and symbols are typed when I hit the key, for instance I hit the key for Q and I get !

Try a new ribbon the old one may be catching the P/W, same with correction tape.

DickyO

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Jan 05, 2011 • Brother Office Equipment & Supplies

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The striking mechanism on the wheel will no longer strike and hit the ribbon. Have I hit a key by mistake that "froze" it up? It still comes on, returns, backspaces, etc. fine. I notice there are "code"...

Replace the whole carriage unit.

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Dec 03, 2009 • Brother ML-100 Typewriter

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Ordered new ribbon and it still appears as though the ribbon needs to be replaced. I purchased a compatible brand - Porelon 11423 correctable ribbon for my Swintec 2600 typewriter. Did I by the wrong...

try holding down your "code" key and then pressing the period (.) key.

razors

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Oct 12, 2009 • Swintec Office Equipment & Supplies

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I replaced the ribbon the hamer is working buut

Perhaps the printwheel is unlatched try snapping back in position. DickyO

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Jun 05, 2009 • Brother SX-4000 Typewriter

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I put in new Brother ribbon - won't type. I hit code reset.

MAKE SURE THE RIBBON IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND IS BETWEEN THE TWO METAL "FINGERS" AND THE CARDHOLDER AND THE PRINTWHEEL IS LOCKED INTO PLACE (JUST PUSH FORWARD ON THE BLACK LEVER TO THE RIGHT OF THE PRINTHAMMER

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Dec 19, 2008 • Brother GX-6750 Typewriter

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Typewriter won't type letters

HI.. the hammer solenoid may be faulty..it should make a typing sound when you hit a key.( the printhammer moved and strikes the printwheel) or when you changed ribbons you might have unlatched the printwheel..there is a lever you press to relatch it until it "clicks"
If not that then make sure the ribbon is seated correctly, that it is between the printwheel and the black roller.Also visually inspect the ribbon so it is not caught in the printwheel.

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Feb 06, 2008 • Brother ML-300 Typewriter

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Typewriter won't print

see on the lamps, is the printer lamp lights

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Feb 04, 2008 • Brother ML-300 Typewriter

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Typewriter not printing

There is a plastic cap on the end of the print solenoid plunger that nis probably broken the part is available about 10.00 but a little tricky to replace.

dickto

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Nov 27, 2007 • Lexmark Wheelwriter 6 Series II Typewriter

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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

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Oct 28, 2007 • Smith Corona Wordsmith 100 Typewriter

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