Smith Corona Wordsmith 100 Typewriter "lock light" Questions

...lock light flashes When power switch is turned on, carriage returns to left, light in LOCK key flashes and cannot type. No manual. Recently purchased at a Goodwill store. Thanks for any help. Try ...

...when switched on, caps lock light blinks Nothing else works it my be in cap's lock. Hold down the code key and press the r.h. shift key. if this dose not work then the key board my be bad.

...light goes on to indicate that the shift lock is engaged, so all letter type in upper case (capital) letters, or on machines with "spell check" to indicate a mis-spelled word. It should go out when ...

lock light is flashing and there are no functions. Any help appreciated. Fred Be sure the ribbon is properly installed, then try putting the old ribbon back in, if it works the ribbon may not have the

3 Lights flashing I have a Wheelwriter 6 and 3 lights in the space area at the bottom right hand side of the typewriter and doing a quick flash all at the same time. The machine is also locked up. ...

I have an IBM Wheelwriter 10 Series ii typewriter that locks up with the 1, 1 1/2, 2 & 3 lights on the bottom right blinking. It will do nothing else. If it types at first then locks up try a shot

Unit locked up - All lights are on - Just sits I have an IBM Wheelwriter 5. It was fine then all of a sudden it locked it. All lights are on solid. Just sits there humming. Unplugged, etc. no Luck All

will not run. spacing indicator lights and shift lock light will not go off Dosen't sound good, look for forgien objects on or around the PC boards otherwise you'll need a tech. DickyO

Typewriter locked up, won't type. Beeps 6 times and 2 lights blink (1&2) Beeps 6 times and 2 lights blink (1&2 light) Changed the batteries, and took the printwheel out and put it back and pressed