IBM Wheelwriter 30 Typewriter "changing ribbons" Questions

Changed Ribbon Changed typewriter ribbon and still wont type? Have you pressed the 'spider web' key (asterix in a circle) and + // I bought the ribbon and it did not work so I took it back got another

Typing half letters I changed the ribbon and now the typewriter will only type half letters. If it was working befor you changed the ribbon check to be sure the ribbon's feet are engaged in the slots ...

I have a circa 1940's-50's Royal Desktop Typewriter. The ribbon that was already on it was rather worn and severely faded so I bought new ribbon for it. The only available ribbon was a red-black silk ...

Brother SX-4000 Typewriter - problem w/ ribbon Changed my ribbon cassette but ribbon won't advance when I start typing. Thought I might have a defective ribbon cassette so I put in another one and ...

Is there a charge for your information? If not, I'm trying to change the ribbon on my Selectric II and can't remember how to lift the ribbon to make the easy, not getting ink all over my fingers, ...

how to change the correction tape? Changing the Correction Tape 1) Move the print carrier to the center of the platen using the SPACE or BS key. 2) To replace the correction tape, lift out the typing ...

Wheelwriter 30 Series 2 I've just changed my ribbon cartridge. It is in place, but the ribbon is not moving so as I am typing, the letters keep striking over each other. First off make sure the ribbon

Characters do not print. I changed the ribbon on my IBM Wheelwriter six and now I cannot print at all! The "striking" sound is gone. I changed ribbons and printwheel with another "six" that I have and

RIBBON CHANGE changing the ribbon on Silver Reed SR 280 DELUXE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER Make sure the ribbon is facing the correct side. Usually, there is a small encave which is to be facing downwards. ...