IBM Selectric II User Manual

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Paper Edge Guide
The Paper Edge Guide assures that each
sheet of paper will be inserted into the
typewriter in the same horizontal position.
To insert your paper, first move the Paper
Edge Guide to the desired location. Drop
the paper behind the platen with the left
edge against the Paper Edge Guide. Pull
the Paper Bail forward and use the
typamatic action of the Index Key to roll
the paper into the typewriter. (See
page 11.)
Paper Release Lever
Move the Paper Release Lever toward you
to reposition or remove paper from the
typewriter. When you are ready to type,
move the Lever back.
Also use this Lever to
Start a carbon pack
into the typewriter.

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)