IBM Selectric Operating Instructions

Contents
Preface
The
Top
of
Your
IBM
“Selectric”
Typewriter
Multiple
Copy
Control Lever
Line
Space
Lever
Paper
Release Lever
Paper
Guide
Copy
Guide and
Copy
Guide
Scale
Paper
Bail
Line
Finder
Platen Knobs
Platen
Variable
Page—End
Indicator
Clear
View
Card Holder
Your
IBM
“Selectric”
Typewriter
Keyboard
Margin
Scale
and
Margin
Stops
Margin
Release
Key
Tab Control
(Set
and
Clear)
Tab
Key
On/Off
Control
Shift
Keys
and Shift Lock
Multiple
Character
Keys
Typamatic
Keys
Index
Key
Backspace
Key
Carrier Return
Key
Hyphen/Underscore
Space
Bar
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Typing
Techniques
Centering
Partial Carrier Return
Tab
Stops
in
Forms
Typing
Making
Corrections
Inside Your
IBM
“Selectric”
Typewriter
The Carrier
Lever
Action
Elements
Type
Pitch
Changing Typing
Elements
To
Remove
an
Element
To
Replace
an
Element
Impression
Selector
Stencil
Control
Changing
Ribbons
on
Your
IBM
“Selectric”
Typewriter
Changing
a
Film
Ribbon
To
Remove
a
Film
Ribbon
To
Install
a
New Film
Ribbon
Changing
a
Fabric
Ribbon
To
Remove
a
Fabric Ribbon
Cartridge
To
Install
a
Fabric Ribbon
Cartridge
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Care and
Cleaning
of
Your
IBM
“Selectric”
Typewriter
Removing
and
Replacing
the Platen
To
Remove the
Platen
To
Replace
the Platen
Cleaning
the Erasure
Dustpan
Removing
and
Replacing
the Deflector
To
Remove
the Deflector
To
Replace
the
Deflector
To
Clean
the
Typing
Element
Typewriter
Maintenance
Typing Tips
Typing
Cards and Labels
Drawing
Vertical Lines
Line
Return Without
Vertical
Spacing
Printing
Vertical
Columns
Reminders
Before
You
Begin
For Your
Typing
Ease
Typing
Touch
Supplies
IBM
“Selectric”
Typewriter Supplies
and the
IBM
Supply Agreement
Typing
Elements
Film
Ribbons
Fabric Ribbons
Carbon
Paper
Index

IBM Selectric Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	Selectric
Category	Typewriter
Language	English