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General| Type | Electric typewriter |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Model | Executive |
| Character Width | Proportional spacing |
| Keyboard | QWERTY |
| Introduced | 1944 |
| Key Color | Black |
| Case Color | Beige |
| Special Features | Proportional spacing |
Explains the motor used in Standard and Executive models, its operation, and contact points.
Details the escapement mechanism and its function in spacing.
Describes the carriage and rails assembly, including truck and rack.
Explains the ribbon control mechanism and its operation.
Instructions for removing, replacing, and adjusting the motor.
Information on adjusting the power roll speed using the indicator and tables.
Instructions for removing and adjusting key levers and buttons.
Explains the adjustment of margin release and set mechanisms.
Instructions for adjusting impression control screws for proper typing.
Instructions for checking and correcting type bar alignment.
Explains standard and proportional spacing between lines.
Describes the escapement selector mechanism and its function.
Details tabulation procedures and tab stop settings.
Instructions for removing and reassembling the carriage and rails.
Instructions for adjusting knockout and back space link mechanisms.
Instructions for adjusting escapement selectors.
Details on forms carrier, guides, and blades for form handling.
Instructions for adjusting lift platen carriage and paper release.
Explanation of the carbon shift and its operation.
Overview of mechanical principles for decimal tabulation.
Details the decimal tab mechanism and its adjustments.
Instructions for aligning the tab rack and adjusting the tab latch clutch.
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