IBM Selectric Operating Instructions

-
Draw
ribbon
in
tight
and
position
the
car-
tridge
in
front
of
the Ribbon
Lifts.
-
Slide the ribbon
through
the
right
Ribbon
Lift.
-
Slide the
exposed
ribbon
down between
the
Card Holder and the
element,
and then
through
the left Ribbon
Lift.
-
Place the
cartridge
on
the
two
ribbon
spindles
and
press
down
evenly
and
firmly.
27
-
Move
the Ribbon
Change
Lever
back
to
the
left.
This
will
lower
the
ribbon
into
typing
position.
-
To
rewind
excess
ribbon,
turn
either
spindle
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
-
Close
the
cover.
~
Turn
the
motor
On
and
continue
typing.
This
is
the
way
the fabric ribbon
cartridge
will
look when
it
is
correctly
inserted
and
ready
for
use.
(The
arrows
indicate the
direction
in
which the ribbon
is
moving.)
Note: The
name
and reorder number
of
each
ribbon
appear
on
the underside
of
the ribbon
cartridge.

IBM Selectric Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	Selectric
Category	Typewriter
Language	English