Correctable ribbons are available for many electric typewriters.
Typewriters are far less forgiving of mistakes than computers. In the early days entire pages had to be retyped or liquid paper applied by hand. Today users have had the option of ribbons which leave a thin layer of carbon film on the paper instead of ink. In the event of a mistake, these film letters can be lifted off the paper leaving virtually no trace behind. Learn install correctable ribbons on the three most popular typewriter brands.
Instructions
Brother typewriters
1. Use the space bar or backspace key to position the ribbon carriage in the center of the platen.
2. Open the top cover of the typewriter and remove the old ribbon by gripping the cartridge between your fingers and gently pulling it upwards.
3. Tighten the ribbon in the new cartridge by turning the feed knob on the left counter-clockwise.
4. Align the arrow on the cartridge with the arrow on the cartridge holder. Gently ease it into place at the rear and then press down on the front until it clicks into place. Replace the top cover.
Smith Corona Wordsmith
5. Press the "CODE" and "=" keys together. This will ensure the typewriter retains its internal memory.
6. Open the top cover. Remove the existing ribbon cassette by lifting it with your fingers, first from the front and then the back.
7. Fit the new ribbon by placing the back end on the cassette holder and gently pressing down at the front until it clicks into place. If the new ribbon has any slack, tighten it using the feed know on top of the cassette.
8. Close to top cover. Press the "CODE" and "=" keys together again to reset the typewriter. The machine is now ready for use.
IBM Selectric
9. Use the space bar or backspace key to adjust the position of the carrier until it is in the center of the platen. Switch off the typewriter and unplug it from the mains.
10. Lift the cover of the typewriter. Move the ribbon load lever on the right of the cassette all the way to the left.
11. Grip the cassette with both hands and lift it straight upwards.
12. Position the new cassette directly over the spring clips and push down firmly until it locks into place.
13. Thread the ribbon through the guides. If necessary, take up any slack by turning the feed knob in the direction of the arrows. Move the ribbon load lever back to the right.
14. Replace the cover and turn the machine back on at the mains.
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