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\BM ectin9 Corr ·c se\e Ctn ~ TypeW riter - ~- Refer to this photograph while reading the Operating Instructions to help you locate the individual features of your IBM Correcting "Selectric" Typewriter and IBM "Selectric" II Typewriter.

Copy Guide p. 10 Paper Edge Guide p. 3 Poper Centering Scale p. 10 Paper Centering Multiple Copy Control p. 7 Guide p. 10

Paper Release Lever p. 3

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Position Indicator p. 4 ---l--- l------Scale p. 4 P11ch ldentoficat,on p. 4 ______.1, 11-_ _ _;____ Margin Pitch Leh Margin Stopp. 5 ______....., ~ ------Right Margin Stopp. 5

$ I Kev p.12 Margin Release Koy p, 6 ------iW> ,; '4 • .. -t ). t, i ~-, k "" ------,-.-- Jndex Tl ,- 1J "F -~ -, ~ Tab Control p. 6 __...,._ ____~ "o"' '1F ? ,_- ~ V ------1---- Express Key p, 8 :J'K't""!' __ _ ,.._ 7'!'1r.,.'r."li ___ _ _ ...,_ __ On/Off Control p. 3 _-_ zx cva ... u: '!_- __ ------.=. Correcting Key p. 12

©Copyright lntornotional Business Moch ines Corporotion, 1973 Contents

Preface 2 Mak ing Corrections 12 IBM Supplies Cardholder 14 I BM Correctable Film Ribbon 20 Preparat ion Platen Variable 15 I BM Lift-off Tape 20 On/ Off Control 3 Line Finder 15 IBM Tech Ill Ribbon 20 To Inser t the Paper 3 Half Backspace Lever 15 I BM Tech 111 Cover-up Tape 20 Paper Rel ease 3 IBM Carbon Fi lm Ribbon 21 Margin/Pi tch Scale 4 Care and Maintenance IBM Fabric Ribbon 21 Dual-Pitch Model Typewriter 4 Ribbon Systems 16 Carbon Papers 21 Margin/Dual-Pitch Scale 4 Selective Ribbon System 16 Elements 22 Line Lever 5 To Remove a Ribbon 16 Suggest ed Element Sets 22 To Set the Margins 5 To Install a New Ribbon 16 Application Rating 23 Margin Release Key 6 Fabric Ribbon Mechanism 17 To Se t and Clear Tabs 6 To Remove a Fabric Ribbon 17 Additional Optional Features Multiple Copy Control 7 To Instal l a Fabric R ibbon 17 Ve locity Control Dial 24 Impression Control 7 Ribbon Reverse Lever 17 (Optional Feature) 24 Changing Typing Elements 7 Changing t he Correcting Tape 18 Dead Key Disconnect (Optional Shift Keys and Shift Lock 8 To Remove the Tape 18 Feature ) 24 Express Backspace Key 8 To Install New Tape 18 Sound Reduction Option 25 Page -end Indicator 9 Cleaning the Typing Element 19 Centering the Paper 10 Serial Number 19 I BM Maintenance Agreement 19 As You Type Checklist for Proper Typewriter To Type Stencils 11 Operation 19 Typamat ic Keys 12 Multiple Character Keys 12 Preface

With the introduction of the I BM The follow ing are ava ilable on both the IBM Correcting "Selectric" Typewriter, typ- Correcting "Selectric" Typewriter and ing errors, erasures, strikeovers, and messy "Selectric" 11 Typewriter: corrections are now a thing of the past. Dual-Pitch Model - choose a 10-pitch or Typing mistakes on originals can be 12-pitch typestyle to suit each application. corrected as easy as 1-2-3. The IBM Correctable Film Ribbon and IBM Lift­ Interchangeable Typing Elements - a off Tape system allows you to lift incor­ choice of over 20 available for every typing rectly typed characters clean off the page. need. The IBM Correcting "Selectric" Type­ Half Backspace Lever (dual-pitch models writer also allows you to use the I BM only} - ideal for creating ligatures or cor­ Tech Ill Ribbon with the IBM Tech Il l recting already typed copy. Cover-up Tape for certain applications. Sound Reduction Option - the perfect In add ition, both the IBM Correcting choice in sound-sensitive working areas. "Selectric" Typewriter and the IBM "Selectric" II Typewriter utilize Single Express Backspace Key - a major conven· Element Typing . Simply ience factor when underscoring or rapidly stated, a small, spherical-shaped typing backspacing. element skims across the paper impres­ Impression Control - easy to use and ad­ sing characters with greater speed and just to suit each typing application. accuracy. Because there is no moving typewriter carriage, you have an unbroken The following easy-to-follow instructions line of sight in your immediate work and illustrations provide a qu ick, conven• area. ient way to help you realize the full bene• fi ts of your new I BM typewriter.

2 Preparation

On/Off Control To Insert the Paper: Paper Release To turn on, press the top Align the paper aga inst the Paper Edge To reposition the paper after it is part of the Control (ON). Guide. inserted in the typewriter, move the Paper Re lease Lever forward. As a reminder to you, the red portion Pull the Paper Bail forward. Press the of the Control shows that the ma chine is Index Key to roll the paper into the Push this Lever back after the paper is in on. typewriter. the desired position. WARNING: Keep hair, fingers, and Note: If you have the Sound Reduction Use this feature when inserting a thick personal objects (such as bracelets, Option, see page 25 . carbon pack and when removing paper necklaces, neckties, etc.) out of the from the typewriter. printing and ribbon area when the is on. In order to prevent long hair, fingers, and personal articles from getting caught on the rotating shaft in the machine, you should comply with this warning and insure that other persons do also.

If the typing unit has a accordian­ like shield over the shaft, it should not be removed.

3 Margin/Pitch Scale Dual-Pitch Model Typewriter Margin/Dual-Pitch Scale The Margin/Pitch Scale is located directly Your typewriter may be a dual-pitch (Dual-Pitch Models Only} above the keyboard. The 10 or 12 at the model which is designed to allow typing Dual-pitch typewriters have both 10- and left of the Scale indicates the pitch • of in either 10 or 12-pitch. • 12-pitch Scales. The top Scale is the your typewriter; that is, the number of 10-pitch Scale; the bottom, 12-pitch. For 12-pitch typing, move the Dual• characters per inch. The Scale is numbered pitch Lever toward you. To type 10-pitch The typing Elements have a 10 or a 12, every five spaces from left to right. copy, push the Lever away from you. indicating pitch. Use an Element with a 10 A red pointer moves along the Scale with when typing in 10-pitch. Use an Element the Carrier indicating the position of the with a 12 when typing in 12-pitch. typing Element. It gives the typing position of the next character on your paper.

On top of the Element is a 10 or 12, ind ica­ ting pitch. Use an Element with a 10 for a 10-pitch typewriter; 12 for a 12-pitch.

• 10-pitch type (p ica}: 1 0 characters per i nch 12-pitch type (elite}: 12 characters per inch

4 Line Space Lever To Set the Margins: When using a dual-pitch typewriter, set To Select Single or Double Spacing: Push in and slide the Margin Stops to the your left margin at a numbered marking Move the Line Space Lever toward you new margin settings. on the 10-pitch Scale if you plan to change for single spacing; away from you for pitch in the same document. The left Margin Stop cannot be moved double . past the red pointer. Space the pointer Single, Space-and-a-Half, or Double out of the way before moving the Margin Spacing (Optional Feature). Stop. Move the Li ne Space Lever toward you The right Marg in Stop prevents you from for single spacing, to the middle mark for typing past the right margin; however, you space-and-a-half spacing, and away from can space or tab through it. To type past you for double. the right margi n, press the Margin Release Key and continue typing (See p.6).

5 Margin Release Key To Set and Clear Tabs: Time Savers To temporarily release the left margin, Use the Tab Control to set and clear A partial carrier return can be used to return the Carrier to the left margin, tabs. To set a tab, move the Carrier to the type tabulated materi als, such as columns press the Margin Release Key, and back­ place where you want to set a tab. Then of figures or addresses on envelopes. Set space through the margin. To type through press SET. tab st ops first. Then tap the Carrier Return the right margin, after the keyboard has followed by the as soon as the To clear a tab, tab the Carrier to the locked, press the Marg in Release Key and Carrier passes the tab stop. stop you want to clear. Then press C LR. continue typing. To clear all tabs at once, tab the Carrier Typing forms is faster when you set tab all the way to the right, then press and stops at the poi nts on the form where most hold CL R as you press the Carrier of the typing begins. Use the partial Carrier Return or the Express Backspace Key. Return to go directly to a predetermined on the page; that is, tap the Carrier When usi ng a Dual-pitch typewriter, set Return followed by the Tab Key as soon as your tabs at a numbered marking on the the Carrier passes the tab stop. 10-pitch Scale if you plan to change pitch in the copy but want the same tab posi­ tions for both pi tches. On a Dual-pitch Typewriter, the Carrier should be at least two spaces to the left of a set tab stop in order to tab to th at posi­ tion. On si ng le pitch typewriters, the requirement is one space or more. 6 \

Multiple Copy Control Impression Control Changing Typing Elements The Multiple Copy Control adjusts the The Impression Co ntro l enables you to Select the most appropriate style of type position of the Platen to compensate for adjust the striking force of the Element. for each typing job. You can change the the varying thicknesses of typing material. For most jobs, set the Control on three. typing Element on your typewriter in sec­ onds. Care should be taken not to drop Keep the control at " A" for normal Multiple carbon packs and stenci ls the typing Element . typing requirements. generally require greater striking force for good quality, so you may want to To Remove an Element: move the Impression Control to a higher • Touch the to be sure it is number. Offset Masters generally not locked. require less force, so you may want to • Lift the lever on top of the Element move the Control to a lower number. Be until it cl icks to the open position. careful to move the Control to the right • Use the lever to lift the Element before changing position. straight up off the Element Post. To Put on an Element: • Touch the Shift Key to be sure it is not locked. • Open the lever on top of the Element until you hear it cl ick. • Holding the Element by the lever, place the Element on the post, pointing the triangle toward the Platen. • Close the lever until it clicks in place. 7 \, S1 ft Ke •s a ,d S Lock ,ress Bae ? 11.ey To type capital and other uppercase Use this key to move rapidly backward on characters prllss ei ther the left or right the same typing line for underscoring or Shift Key. repositioning the Carrier. With each depres­ sion of this key, the Carrier moves back, Shift Key for continuous use, To lock the until it reaches the left Margin Stop. press Lock. To unlock the Shift Key, press the left or right Shih Key.

8 As You Type Ready Reference for Page-End Indicator Settings (for paper 3 " to 14" long)

Length of Ind icator Paper (inches) Setting 3" 1 3½" 1½ 4" 2 4½" 2½ 5" 3 5½" 3½ 6" 4 Page-end Indicator 6½" 0 The Page-end Indicator shows the number 7" ½ of inches remaining to the bottom of the page. 7½" 1 8" 1½ • Align the paper with the top edge of the Copy Guide. 8½" 2 • Find the Ind icator Setting opposite your 9" 2½ paper length on the Reference Chart on 9½" 3 this page. 10" 3½ • Rotate the Page-end In dicator until the correct setting is at the small horizontal 10½" 4 mark to the left of the Platen Knob. 11 " Standard Size 0 When the typing line is 4 inches or less 11 ½" ½ from the bottom, the Indicator shows 12" 1 the actual inches to the bottom of the 12½" 1½ page. 13" 2 13½" 2½ 14" 3

9 Centering the Paper To center paper 8½ inches wide, move the To Center: Paper Guide to the outer edge of the r-i Horizontally on the Paper Centering Scale. When the paper is centered in the typewriter, move the Carrier to the To center any width paper, insert the paper center dot on the Margin/Pitch Scale . so that its lett and right edges touch the Then, backspace once for every two same number on the Scale; for example, for characters to be centered. Type the eleven-inch wide paper both edges touch 5½. material.

When paper is centered in the typewriter, Vertically the centered dot on the Margin/Pitch Scale Normal typewriter spacing provides six or Margin/ Dua l-pitch Sca le will be the vertical line spaces per inch, or 66 lines center of the page. per stand ard page (eleven inches long).

Use the Page-end Indicator (see page 9) to gauge the bottom margin.

10 To Type Stencils: Selective Ribbon System Fabric Ribbon Typewriter To type stencils, move the Ribbon/ To type stencils, move the Ribbon/ Stencil Control to the le ft so the "S" Stencil Control to position "S". lines up under the mark and locks For regular typing, set the Control on " 1" , into position. "2" . or "3" to type on the top, To return to regular typing, push the m iddle, or bottom portion of the rib bon. button on the Control. This automatically Change the position frequently to al low moves the Control to printing position. the ribbon to re - itself for longer life.

For red/black ribbons, set the Control at position " 1" to type in black and at position "3" to type in red.

11 I I

Typamatic Keys Multiple Character Keys Making Corrections Typamatic keys have a repeat action On your typewriter there are two keys The IBM Correcting "Selectric" when held down. Any of the six which show two or more sets of characters­ Typewriter with either the IB M typamatic keys can be touched lightly Multiple Character Keys. However, only Correctable Film Ribbon with IBM for single action or held down for repeat one pai r of characters shown on each key Lift-off Tape or t he IBM Tech 11 1 action. is on any one Element. When you change Ribbon with IBM Tech 111 Cover-up • Backspace Key Elements, be sure to check which of Tape* makes erasures, strikeovers, • Spacebar these sets of characters is on that and messy corrections on originals • Hyphen/ Key particular Element. a thing of the past. During the • Return Key correcting cycle the typing element • Index Key* stays "in place" after the incorrect • Correcting Key (Available on the IBM cha racter is deleted. The correct Correcting "Selectric" Typewriter onl y.) character can be typed immediately without wasted motion. (It is necessary · The Index Key is used to space vertically without th e Caffier returning to the left to match t he appropriate tape and margin. ribbon. Therefore, they are color coded for your convenience.)

"When typing offset masters do not use: 1) the IBM Correctable Film Ribbon, or 2) the Correcting Key when using the IBM Tech 11 1 Ribbon.

12 To Make a Correction: • Press the Correcting Key to backspace • Restrike the last incorrectly typed • Type the correct character (s). to the last incorrectly typed character. character to delete it from the paper.* Note: The Correcting Key is typamatic • Backspace with the Correcting Key to (repeat), so you can quickl y backspace to the next incorrect character and restrike correct any character toward the begin­ it to delete it from the paper. Repeat ning of the line. until all incorrect characters are deleted. If you are typing carbon copies, correct them in the usual way after deleting the character(s) from the original.

• 11 you space alter backspa cing with the Correcting Key. the correcting process is deactivated.

13 Card holder The Cardholder holds paper, cards, and I BM "Selectric" 11 Typewriter Drawi ng Lines envelopes close to the Platen. To realign characters for a correction, Another feature of the Cardholder is the position an " i" or and "I" directly capability for drawing lines. I BM Correcting "Selectric" Typewriter under the vertical line at the top of the To realign characters for a correction, use Use one of the notches on the Cardholder Cardholder. Then, roll the paper down the markings on the Cardholder as a guide. to draw vertical li nes by rolling the Platen to the horizontal line toward the bottom First, position the characters in the small manually. (Pull forward on the Line Finder of the Cardholder. This line indicates the vertical lines at the top of the Cardholder. Lever to achieve a free rolling motion. base of the typing line. Position your Then, roll the paper down to the horizontal Remember to return the Lever to its home paper so the bottom of each character line toward the bottom of the Cardholder. position for normal line spacing.) rests just above the line as illustrated. This line ind icates the base of the typing line. Position your paper so the bottom of The red vertical line at the top center of the each character rests just above the line as Cardholder indicates the position of the il lustrated. next character to be typed. The red vertical line at the top center of the Cardholder indicates the position of the next character to be typed.

14 Platen Variable Line Finder Half-Backspace Lever Press in against the left Platen Knob to The Line Finder allows·you to temporarily (Dual-Pitch Models only) permanently change the position of the leave the original typing line to ty pe a Use this Lever to justify copy, insert a char­ line or to rea li gn a page for correc­ superscript, subscript, double underscore, acter, or create a ligature (example: ce ). tions or additions. form with irregular spacing, etc., o r to draw lines. Move the Half-Backspace Lever toward you until the red vertical line at the top center • Pull the Lin e Finder lever toward you. of the Cardholder indicates the desired typing • Turn the Platen Knob to move to the position for the next character to be typed. temporary typing line and type. To move exact Iy one-ha If space, pull the • Push the Lever away from you. The Lever forward as far as it will go. Platen can then be rolled back to the original typing line. When the Lever is released, the Carrier will move forward to its normal position .

Typing with the Lever forward allows regular character spacing, but one-half space out of the normal typing position.

15 Care and Maintenance

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Ribbon Systems Selective Ribbon System The IBM Correcting "Selectric" Type• To see how much ribbon remains in the To Install a New Ribbon writer offers a selective ribbon system: Cartridge, look at the Ribbon End • Be sure the Ribbon Load Lever A is in IBM Correctable Film Ribbon with IBM Indicator G. the load position 1. Lift-off Tape, or the IBM Tech 111 Ribbon • Put the ribbon leader (uninked portion) To Remove a Ribbon with IBM Tech Ill Cover-up Tape. Both over the outside of the Guidepost Band • Center the Carrier and turn the motor are quickly and easily installed. And, to Ribbon Guides C and D. Failure to do so OF F. avoid any confusion, both types are color will cause ribbon breakage. • Li ft the cover. coded-ribbon cartridge with correspond­ • Position the Ribbon Cartridge so that it • Keep the Paper Bail against the Platen. ing correcting tape. fits between the Spring Clips E. Firmly • Move the Ribbon Load Lever A • to the push down both ends of the Cartridge. The I BM "Selectric" II Typewriter is load position 1 until it snaps against • Thread the leader through Ribbon Guides equipped with a Selective Ribbon System the Stop F. C and D. which accepts either an IBM Tech 11 1 • Using both ha nds, hold the Ribbon • Turn the Knob on the Cartridge in the Ribbon or a carbon film ribbon. A fabric Cartridge at the front corners H and direction of the arrow until the leader ribbon mechanism is also ava ilable. lift straight up. is past the right Ribbon Guide D. Choose the following instructions that • The Ribbon Load Lever on the IBM Correcting • Move the Ribbon Load Lever A to the correspond to the ribbon mechanism on "Selectric" Typewriter cannot be moved if the type position 2. your typewriter. Tape Load Lever 1 is in the load position. • Close the cover. Note: The name and reorder number of each ribbo n appear on the underside of the Ribbon Cartridge. 16 Fabric Ribbon Mechanism Ribbon Reverse Lever To Remove a Fabric Ribbon: To Install a Fabric Ribbon: (Fabric Ribbon Model Only) • Center the Carrier; then, turn the motor • The Carrier should remain centered and Fabri c ribbons reverse automatically when OFF. the motor OFF. either side of the Cartridge becomes empty. • Lift the cover. • Keep the Paper Ba il against the Platen. However, to manually reverse the ribbon, • Keep the Paper Bail against the Platen. • Be sure that the Ribbon Change press the Ribbon Reverse Lever nearest you • Move the Ribbon Change Lever A to Lever A is at the far right . to the rear. the far right to raise Ribbon Gu ides • Position the Cartridge in front of B and C. Ribbon Guides Band C and thread the • Lift the Cartridge upward and off the ribbon through these Guides. Spindles D and E. • Place the Cartridge on the Spindles D • Ease the ribbon out of the Ribbon and E and press down. Guides Band C. • Move the Ribbon Change Lever A back to the left to lower the ribbon into typing position. • To take up the slack in the ribbon, turn either Spindle D or E in the direction of the arrows.

Note: The name and reorder number of each ribbon appear on the underside of the Ribbon Cartridge.

17 Changing the Correcting Tape To Remove the Tape: To Install New Tape: • Move the Tape Load Lever A to the right.• Remember: Use a tape with a yellow Spool • Li ft off the empty Tape Spool B (twist with a ribbon which has a yellow Knob; a sli ghtly clock-wise); remove Take-up blue Spool with a ribbon which has a blue Spool. Knob.

'The Tape Load Lever can not be moved if the • Gently separate the two spools, but keep Ribbon Load Lever is in the load position. them connected by the yellow or blue tape (leader) . • Place new Tape Spool 8 on the left Spindle. • Thread the leader through the Gu ide C. behind the Separator Wi re E, and behind the Roiler D. • Place the Take-up Spool F on the right Spindle. Turn the Take-up Spool in the direction of the arrow until the leader is past the Roller. • Close the Tape Load Lever A. (The Lever must be closed before you begin to type.)

18 IBM Maintenance Agreement An IBM Ma intenance Agreement puts the latest service techniques at your d isposal. You receive Preventive Maintenance, emergency service during business hours, and parts replacement (except Platens) without additional charge.

Call your local I BM Representative to purchase an IBM Maintenance Agreement.

Checklist for Proper Typewriter Operation • Be sure the electric cord is correctly plugged into the outlet. • The ON portion of the On/Off Control Cleaning the Typing Element Se al Number shou Id be depressed. Elements may be cleaned by using a dry To Locate the Seria l Number: • Make certai n that the Ribbon/Stencil IBM typewri ter brush. • Tab the Carrier all the way to the right. Control is not in stencil position • Ra ise the typewriter cover. and that the Mu ltiple Copy Control is Position the Element on the end of the appropriately set. dual-purpose brush by inserting the handle • Locate the number d irectly below the of the brush into the hole under the Platen toward the left on the metal bar • If the Carrier wi ll not move, turn the motor OFF for a few seconds, then ON . Element and then closing the lever on as shown in the illustration. Press the Margin Release Key or Tab the top of the Element . Cleaning the Typewriter Cover Key to release the Carrier. Use o nly a mild detergent to clean the Clean type by brushing up and away from • When erratic line spacing occurs, check plastic pans and painted portions of the you with the Element brush provided for to see that the Line Finder is engaged. typewriter since certain cleaning fluids this purpose. • Remove the Element to check for a may be harmful. Where stubborn stains broken tooth at the bottom. If a tooth is Type cleaners in sheet form are also persist, consult your local IBM Service broken the Element will have to be recommended since they may be used Department. replaced. without removing the Element from the typewriter. Just insert the sheet, move • On a fabr ic ri bbon typewriter, reverse the the Ribbon/Stencil Control to stencil ri bbon manually {Seep. 17) and continue position, and type each character at typing. least once.

19 IBM Supplies

IBM Correctable Film Ribbon IBM Tech Ill Ribbon Reorder # 1136391 Reorder # 1136432 receptive to the I BM Correctable Film Provides a high quality, uniform image on I BM Correctable Film Ribbon is a Ribbon and may result in partially a broader range of papers than carbon correspondence ribbon specially formu­ print ed characters. film ribbons, and reduces ribbon changes. lated to work in tandem with I BM L ift-off Available in black only. It is virtually When typing negotiable instruments, the Tape for total image removal. Character impossible to decipher any information I BM Tech 111 Ribbon should be used . For edge definition and print quality are best on the IBM Tech Ill Ribbon after its direct offset masters and OCR applica­ when using a smooth surfaced paper with use. The advanced fluid ink technology tions, the IBM Film Ribbon is recom­ an original and less than three carbon enables the ribbon to be struck several mended. The IBM Correctable Film copies. weight should not times in the same area . . . withou t reducing Ribbon is unsa tisfactory for these appli­ exceed that of IBM 752 Carbon Paper. the clarity of the typewritten page. cations. Available in black only. The IBM Tech Ill Ribbon is recommended IBM Tech Ill Cover-up Tape for type styles larger than . IBM Lift-off Tape Reorder # 1136433 Reorder #11 36435 Designed to correct typing errors in an Best results are obtained with the first Specially designed to work in tandem instant when used in combination w ith original sheet being a 16-20 lb. unglazed with the IBM Tech Ill Ribbon. T he I BM the IBM Correctable Film Ribbon. It lifts smooth finish paper. Many 24 lb. bond Tech 111 Cover-up Tape provides complete the character from the paper. papers will give satisfactory results on coverage of the incorrectly typed image. single copy applications. Other paper Note: As a reminder to you to match the Not satisfactory for making corrections weights and finishes should be t ested to appropriate tape and ribbon, they are color on direct image offset masters, non°white ensure satisfactory resul ts . Certain coded yellow for your convenience. paper, or OCR applications. erasab le or coated bond papers are not Note: As a reminder to you to match the appropriate tape and ribbon. chey are color 20 coded blue for your conven ience. I - IBM CJrbon Film Ribbon IBM Fabric Ribbon IBNi 752 C, rbon Pap, Reorder 'i""l 136390 for black Reorder 4r'l 136138 for black 8½" x 11 ½" - Reorder :t:1023763 For the IBM " Selectric" II Typewriter, IBM manufactures a complete line of nylon 8½" x 14½" - Reorder # 1023764 this high quality ribbon is supplied in "Selectric" 11 T ypewriter ribbons in easy• Ideal for typi,,g jobs requiring up to five a convenient cartridge that not only to -handle cartridges. They all offer uniform carbon copies. IBM 752 Carbon Pa per simplifies ribbon changing, but also impression, excellent performance and long contains a dry-writing ink that assures reduces the number of ribbo n changes. ribbon life. IBM Fabric Ribbons can be clean, sm udge free copies every time. In used only on IBM "Select In addition -to black, Carbon Film r ic" II Typewriters addition, the 752's sponge- like surface having a fabric ribbon mechanism. Ribbons are available in a variety of Ribbons re- itself after each use to provide are available in black, black and red, and colors- light blue, medium blue, dark longer on-the-job life. four special colors: dark blue. medium blue, blue, medium gree n, dark green, medium medium green and medium brown. brown, dark brown, and red .

21 On top of each Ele ment is the follow ing : Suggested Element Sets • The name o f the type style ; exam ple , Accounting: Legal: Ad vacate Large EIite Courier 72. Gothic Light Italic • A 10 or 12 indicating pitch. Manifo ld (006) Pi ca 72 (legal)• • The black Element Release Lever (except Scribe Prestige Elite 72 o n Elements with a specia ll y requested Prestige 72 Prestige Pica 72 character which have a white Lever). Bookfa ce Book face • A three-d igi t part number und er the Academ ic 72 Academic 72 Element Release Lever. Correspondence: Library: The wide ra nge of type styles available Artisan 12 Delegate Courier 12 from I BM cover virtua ll y every typing Elite 72 (library)' Courier 72 Orator application. From general correspondence Prestige Elite 72 Script to specialized formats. You'll f ind one Engineering and right for every typing job. You can even Medical: Scientific: Advocate Typing Elements order type Elements applicable to specific Delegate Courier 12 industries and foreign language s-with ·The IBM Correcting "Selectric" T ype­ Dual Gothic Courier 12 ital ic special characters. marks, wri ter and the I BM "Selectric" II Light Italic Letter Gothic Typewriter incorporate interchangeable and symbols. Sy mbol 10 or 12 Personnel: Element technology for the greatest versa­ If you don't find the typing Elements Executive: Advocate tili ty and flexib il ity in typing. When chang­ just right for you among the standard Courier 12 Artisan 12 ing typing appli cations, sim ply change the keyboard arrangements, ask your I BM Light Italic Letter Gothic typing Element. They snap in and out Representative about Custom Typing Orator Ora tor in second s. Script Elements. Sales: Bookface Courier 72 Academ ic 72 Note: Using a typing Element of one Dual Gothic pitch when the typewriter is set for the Forms: Orator o the r pi tch will alter only the amount of Artisan 12 Prestige Elite 72 space between each character. Courier 12 Statistical: Dual Gothic Artisan 12 Manifold 72 (0 10) Light Italic General Typing: Manifold 72 (0 19) Advocate Prestige Eli te 72 Courier 12 Prestige Pica 72 Letter Gothic Prestige Elite 72 • A speciali zed keyboard arrangement is available Prestige Pica 72 for this element. Bookface 22 Academic 72 Element Application Rating•

Maximum Offset Spirit Stencils Oia zo Office Carbon Maste rs Maste rs Copier Copies

Adjutant B A B B A A Advoca te A B A A B A Artisan 12 (72) B B B B B A Book face A cadem ic 72t B A B C B A Courier 12 B A B B B A Courier 12 Italic B A B B B A Courier 72 B A B B 8 A Delega te 8 A B C A A Dua l Gothic B B B A B A Elite 72 A A A A A A Large Elite 72 A A A A A A Letter Gothic A A B B B A Ligh t Italic A A A A A A Manifold 72 A B B B A A Ora tort C C C C C A Pica 72 A A A A A A Prestige Elit e 72 A A A A A A Prestige Pica 72t B A B B B A Scribe A B A A A A Script C B C C B A

• Ratings: A- Good; B- Fair; C- Marginal tFor best print quality , the IBM Tech Ill Ribbon is recommended tor these large type styles. Assumptions: Proper setting of the Impression Control (seep. 7). Proper selecti on of ribbon. carbon paper, stencils, etc. Note: Symbol and OCR elements are special application type styles. 23 Additional Optional Features

Velocity Control Dial Dead Key (Optional Feature) Dead Key Disconnect (Optional Feature) (Optional Feature) If you regularly use a library, language, Standard correspondence Elements can This Dial is used when typi ng with or trilingua l typi ng Element, your type­ also be used on typewriters equipped foreign language and technical typing writer should be equipped with the Dead with Dead Keys through the use of the Elements. Key Feature. With Dead Key, you can Dead Key Disconnect feature. type accent marks without the Carrier Hold the Dial at the thin mark to type To all ow normal use of a Dead Key, set advancing to the next space. small characters such as accent marks. the Dial at the "X" position when using a To use the feature, first type the accent library, language, or trilingual typing Move the Dia l toward the thick line mark; then, type the alphabetic charac­ Element. when typing in uppercase with Elements ter. The Carrier will move after the containing a ten-key numerical cluster, Set the Dead Key Disconnect Dial at the alphabetic character is typed. or some foreign language Elements with "---+" position for a correspondence large characters in the keyboard positions You must space forwa rd before pressing Element. When the Dia l is set here, the normal ly reserved for punctuation. the Correcting Key when correcting a Ca rrier will space to the next typing character on a Dead Key. position for all characters as they print. For a standard Element, keep the Dial at the center position.

24 Your IBM Sal es Representative

Name ______

T elephone,______Ext. __ Address ______

Your IBM Customer Engineer

Name ______Telephone ______Ext. __ Address ______

Sound Reduction Option Your IBM Supplies Representative To insert paper into your t ypewriter: Name ______

• L ift front of Hood up and back. ______Ex t. __ • Inser t and reposition paper (See p.3). Address ______• Direct paper out back opening. • Close Hood .

Note: Keep Hood up when typing direct image offset masters.

All type, 12 point or less, was set on the IBM "Selectric" Composer. ------.:.. .:.: =~ =® Internationa l Business Machines Corporation Office Products Division For additional information, consu lt the nearest I BM Branch Office

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