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General| Type | Electric typewriter |
|---|---|
| Carriage Width | 13 inches |
| Pitch Selection | 10 or 12 characters per inch |
| Introduced | 1980 |
| Keyboard | QWERTY layout |
| Printing | Impact printing with typeball |
| Correction | Correcting tape or lift-off tape (depending on model) |
| Features | Automatic carriage return |
| Printing mechanism | Rotating type element (golf ball) |
| Character set | Varies depending on the typing element used |
| Line spacing | Single, 1.5, and double |
| Design | Portable, with a distinctive 'golf ball' typing element |
| Power supply | AC electric |
Details the gear train adjustment process for proper alignment.
Procedures for adjusting cycle clutch, filter, and print shafts for timing.
Instructions for adjusting selector latches and their related components.
Details on adjusting the negative 5 bail and stop screw for proper function.
Procedure for aligning the typehead by adjusting detents and homing.
Adjusting the balance arm to ensure proper differential system balance.
Steps to adjust the rotate arm for correct operation and alignment.
Procedure for adjusting the rotate link mechanism.
Adjusting the shift motion for proper operation.
Steps to ensure correct fine timing of the typewriter mechanism.
Steps to adjust the skirt clearance between the element and rotate detent.
Adjusting the clearance between the detent lever and detent actuating lever.
Steps to check and adjust flicking mechanism.
Procedures for fine-tuning the flicking mechanism.
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