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IBM 6 - Lexmark Wheelwriter 6 Professional Typewriter User Manual

IBM 6 - Lexmark Wheelwriter 6 Professional Typewriter
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IBM 6 - Lexmark Wheelwriter 6 Professional Typewriter Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIBM
Model6 - Lexmark Wheelwriter 6 Professional Typewriter
CategoryTypewriter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FCC Notice

Safety Information

About Your Typewriter

Introduces the typewriter's features and benefits for efficient typing.

Soundhood

Mentions the Soundhood as an available option for the typewriter.

Basic Operations

Parts of the Typewriter

Identifies key components of the typewriter for user familiarization.

Keyboard Height Adjust Levers

Explains how to adjust the keyboard height for comfortable typing.

Inserting Paper

Provides step-by-step instructions for loading paper into the typewriter.

Margins

Details setting, adjusting, and releasing left and right margins.

Tabs

Covers setting, clearing, saving, and using tab stops for alignment.

Code Key

Explains the function of the Code key when used with other function keys.

Correction Memory

Describes the typewriter's memory for character correction and erasing.

Advanced Operations

Automatic Carrier Return

Explains how the typewriter automatically returns the carrier at the right margin.

Multiple Word Underline

Details how to underline multiple words or characters as they are typed.

Centering

Covers automatic centering of text between margins or at specific points.

Decimal Tabulation

Explains aligning numbers in columns using decimal tabulation features.

Backspace 1

Describes the single-unit backspace function for character insertion.

Storage

Storing a Job

Guides on saving typed text or documents for later recall and reuse.

Playing Back a Stored Job

Instructions on retrieving and printing stored jobs from memory.

Advanced Storage

Directory

Explains how the typewriter lists and tracks stored job areas.

Mark

Details using the Mark function to automatically fill preprinted forms.

Justification

Covers automatic justification of text to create even right margins.

Format Storage

Explains saving and recalling margin, tab, and pitch settings.

Advanced Revision

Covers revising stored jobs using Play, Advance, and Delete functions.

Alternate Keyboards

Keyboard/Printwheel Identification Numbers

Explains how to identify and switch keyboard layouts via ID numbers.

Using the Latin Supplemental Keyboard

Details typing accent marks and special characters with the Latin keyboard.

Using Other Alternate Keyboards

Instructions for switching to keyboards for different countries or applications.

Keyboard Alphabetic Cross-Reference

Keyboards for Special Applications

Lists keyboards for specific applications like Library or Trilingual.

Alternate Keyboard Charts

Special Applications

Problem Determination

How to Use This Section

Instructions on how to use the problem determination guide for troubleshooting.

Beeper and Light Signals

Explains meanings of different beeper and light signal combinations.

Erasing Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues with character erasing.

Beeper Signals Each Time You Press a Key and the Store Light Blinks

Beeper Signals Six Times and One or More Lights Blink

All Lights Stay On

No Lights Come On

Typewriter Problems

Typewriter Dead (No Lights Come On)

Steps to resolve issues where the typewriter shows no power indication.

Print Quality Problems

Characters Do Not Print

Steps to fix problems where characters do not appear on paper.

Typing Problems

Line Spacing Aligns Incorrectly

Troubleshooting steps for improper line spacing alignment.

Reference

Ordering Procedures for IBM Supplies

Details on how to order IBM supplies and accessories.

Typestyle Samples

Shows examples of available printwheel typestyles and pitches.

Typestyle Samples and Pitches

Printwheel Application Recommendations

Removing the Printwheel

Installing the Printwheel

Ribbon Cassette System

Removing the Cassettes

Instructions for removing used ribbon and tape cassettes.

Installing the Cassettes

Guide for properly installing new ribbon and tape cassettes.

Ribbon Application Recommendations

Ribbon Cassette Reorder Numbers

Batteries

Checking the Batteries

Steps to check battery installation and status.

Removing Old Batteries

Instructions for safely removing and replacing typewriter batteries.

Installing New Batteries

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Typewriter Cover

Instructions for cleaning the typewriter's exterior and keys.

Serial Number

Locating the typewriter's serial number for service or reference.

Reader's Comment Form

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