Exploit Hermes 2000 - The Ribbon; Ribbon Requirements and Reversal

The
Ribbon
Changing
the
Colour
of
the
Ribbon
The three coloured dots above the aperture for Ribbon Indicator (32) show in what colour the machine will write without having
to
make
a
test.
The
blue
dot
indicates
that
the
upper
half
of
the
ribbon
is
in
use
;
the
red
dot
corresponds
to
the
lower
half.
When
Ribbon
Indicator
(32)
is
placed
in
the
middle
position
opposite
the
white
dot,
the
ribbon
is
disengaged
for
stencil
work.
Stencils
For cutting stencils disengage the ribbon by moving Ribbon Indicator (32) to the middle position opposite the white dot. Clean
the types well with a brush and strike the keys uniformly.
Choice of Ribbon and Spools
To function perfectly on the HERMES 2000 a ribbon must comply with the following requirements:
It must be wound on a HERMES spool, or at any rate on a well-centred spool having the same slots as the HERMES. It must be
.1/2" (13 mm.) wide and have an eyelet about 5” (12 cm.) from each end.
To ensure clear writing the ribbon must be strong and thin at the same time.
Reversing the Ribbon
Automatic reverse:
If the ribbon is provided with an eyelet, it will wind automatically off the full spool on to the empty one.
Manual
reverse:
Should it be necessary for any reason whatsoever to change the direction of ribbon travel. just push one of Ribbon Reverse Levers
(5 or 29) placed at either side of the machine. If Lever (29) on the right is pushed, the ribbon will wind up on right-hand spool;
if
Lever
(S)
on
the
left
is
pushed,
the
ribbon
will
travel
to
the
left.