IBM Selectric Reference Manual

Figure 7. Carrier Mechanism
* Keep cartridge and spindles free of all lubricants
10. Detent-lever bearings
IBM #10
11. Tilt bellcrank pivot
1. Tab-lever pivot
2. Tab-lever latch pivot
3. Rocker pivots
IBM #23
4. Detent pivots
A. Tilt ring and ball joint
5. Ti It-ring pivots B. Ribbon-lift cam surface
6. Lower ball socket
C. Ribbon-feed and detent cam surface
7. Pririt-cam roller bearing
D. Print-cam surface
8. Print-shaft wi pers
E. Ribbon-feed pawl
9. Interposer-lever sl iding surface
F. Ve locity control plate pin
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IBM Selectric Specifications

General

Type	Electric typewriter
Introduced	1961
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Carriage Return	Electric
Manufacturer	IBM
Printing Technology	Typeball (golf ball)
Power Source	AC Power
Power Supply	120V AC