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IBM Wheelwriter 3 will not type

Please help me troubleshoot the problem with my IBM Wheelwriter 3 typewriter. Out of the blue it began to type letters lightly, then it does not print at all now. Tried to use the can of air to blow out dust, put in new ribbon, but the striker doesn't seem to hit the ribbon or paper. What do you think happened.
Thanks, Jo Ann

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  • soaofny Jun 20, 2008

    Dear DickyO,
    Thank you very much for the solution...it was exactly the problem.
    Appreciate your help.
    JO ANN
    SOA of NY

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Probably the plastic cap on the print soleniod is broken. They are available from us for 15.00 but a little tricky to install.

DickyO

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