IBM Selectric II User Manual

Contents
Preface
Inserting and Aligning Paper
Copy Guide
Paper Centering Guides
Paper Centering Scale
Paper Edge Guide
Paper Release Lever
Setting Up Your Typewriter
Page-End Indicator
Line Space Lever
Multiple Copy Control
Impression Control
On/Off Control
Margin/Pitch Scale
Margin/Dual Pitch Scale
(Dual Pitch modeis only)
Dual Pitch Lever
(Dual Pitch modeis only)
Margin Stops
Lever Action Typing Elements
Changing Typing Elements
Ribbon/Stencil Control
Film Ribbon Typewriter
Tab Control (Set and Clear)
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As You Type
Typamatic Keys
Multiple Character Keys
Margin Release Key
Shift Keys and Shift Lock
Express Backspace Key
Platen Variable
Line Finder
Half Backspace Lever
Clear View Cardholder
Finding the Typing Position
Drawing Lines
Centering Guidelines
Special Typing Needs
Velocity Control (Optional Feature)
Dead Key (Optional Feature)
Dead Key Disconnect
(Optional Feature)
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Care and Maintenance
Changing Film Ribbons
Cleaning the Typing Element
Serial Number
Cleaning the Typewriter Cover
Checklist for Proper Typewriter
Operation
IBM Maintenance Agreement
Selecting Typing Supplies
Ribbons
IBM Tech III Ribbon
IBM Carbon Film Ribbon
Typing Elements
IBM 752 Carbon Paper
IBM 611 Carbon Paper
IBM Photo-Master Paper
The IBM Supply Agreement
Reorder Number
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IBM Selectric II Specifications

General

Type	Electric typewriter
Introduced	1971
Keyboard	QWERTY
Height	6.5 inches
Typing speed	15 characters per second
Carriage width	13 inches
Pitch	10 or 12 characters per inch
Manufacturer	IBM
Power supply	120V AC
Correction System	Lift-off tape
Ribbon type	Fabric ribbon
Colors available	blue
Typing Element	Interchangeable spherical type element (typeball)