User manual SMITH CORONA DISPLAYCHAPTER6

[. . . ] Smith Corona's patented Right Ribbon System feature assures that the right combination of ribbon and correcting cassette is inserted in the typewriter. For example: Correctable film ribbon with Cover-Up correcting cassette. If a mismatched set is inserted, the ribbon cassette cannot be fully or properly inserted into your typewriter. The exclusive Right Ribbon System feature using the patented Smith Corona Ribbon and Correcting Cassettes is designed to make changing ribbons and correcting tapes quick, easy, and error-free. [. . . ] Be sure to use the Right Ribbon System combination. Removing the Correcting Cassette 1. Tilt the sound shield toward you, and remove the print ribbon cassette. Lift it up and out. 6-2 -- Care and Maintenance Smith Corona Corporation Inserting a New Correcting Cassette 1. Turn the gear wheel on the bottom of the correcting cassette in the direction indicated by arrows to wind tightly. 2. 3. Hold the correcting cassette (using both hands as shown) with the Smith Corona name facing up. Guide the correcting tape between the printwheel and the typing guide and position the left gear wheel on the left mount and the right gear wheel on the right mount. IMPORTANT: After the cassette is mounted, tighten the slack in the tape by moving the red plastic lever toward the platen. The lever is located under the left side of the cassette towards the platen. Be sure it is closed securely. Smith Corona Corporation Care and Maintenance -- 6-3 Printwheels Removing the Printwheel 1. Pull the lever forward until the print hammer mechanism springs away from the printwheel. Drop the printwheel between the print hammer and the typing guide with the type style name facing you. 2. 4. Push the print hammer release lever back until the print hammer mechanism snaps into place. If this does not occur, check to make sure the sound shield is closed securely and, if necessary, turn your machine off, and then on again. 6-4 -- Care and Maintenance Smith Corona Corporation Cleaning Do not attempt to disassemble the typewriter to clean it. IMPORTANT: Always unplug the machine before using cleaning solutions on its surfaces. Printwheel To remove residue, dip the characters into a small container of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and wipe with a clean dry cloth. Do not soak the printwheel. Platen Wipe the surface with a clean cloth dampened with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Cover /Keyboard /Sound Shield To clean the cover, keyboard, or sound shield, sponge with a mild ammonia or soap solution. WARNING: Keep all solvents and petroleum distillates (gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluids, etc. ) away from plastic parts. Keep all cleaning solutions away from electrical components and moving parts. Check Points If your typewriter does not function properly, check the following: Is the typewriter plugged into a live socket? Are the printwheel, ribbon cassette, and the correcting cassette properly installed? [. . . ] NOTE: If the carrier cannot be put into the correct position, ball up single sheets of newspaper and insert them on each side of the carrier until all open spaces are filled to capacity. Smith Corona Corporation Care and Maintenance -- 6-7 Packing the Typewriter Pack the typewriter in the original materials, if possible: 1. In large letters, address the package for shipment to the nearest service location. Remember to include your return address and retain your shipping receipt. If you do not have the original packing materials: 1. Place at least 2" of packing material in the bottom of the box for cushioning. [. . . ]