http://www.fixya.com/support/p131721-olympia_startype_3_typewriterSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:54 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t3478518-gave_1969_olympia_portable_electricI gave my 1969 Olympia portable electric typewriter to a friend. She can't get it to returen to a new line. I seem to recall there is a verticle lock, but not how to adjust it. Any help?Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t648610-alarmI have tried the solutions you've suggested, removing the ribbon/correction tape & nothing is obstructing it from going all the way to the left, yet when turned on it moves to the left then the alarm sounds until turned off.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2497004-typewriter_wont_type_past_center_pointI can type until I get to the center tab but nothing further. Just makes a beeping noise. ThanksMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1508472-right_margin_gone_awry_no_manualIRS forms (yeah!) - but the right margin appears to have been set (too early!) and need to move it and don't know how.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t682195-operating_manual_olympia_startypeI'm looking for a manual for the Olympia Startype typewriter. Do you have any ideas how I can obtain one? Thank you! ShannonMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t450742-alarm_loose_wireThe solution you recommended does not apply to our situation. Already checked and there are no blockages or obstructions. I do see a loose black wire that belongs in a bundle leading to the "wheel cartridge". In this day and age, how does one find a...Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1020962-marginsHow do you turn the margins off?Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t183049-olympia_startype_3_typewriterThis typewriter is about 3 years old. It is not holding the left margin anymore. It is ok for about 2 lines, then it moves 1 - 2 spaces, then it may go back to the first margin. Is there a setting that needs to be re-adjusted. Thank you.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1109733-accidentally_set_wrong_language_codeI have an Olympia Startype 3 typewriter and have accidentally set a code causing everything I type to be something else, and I cannot find a language key to change it back.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t329255-need_reset_left_marginSomehow the left margin got messed up and is not in the correct place. I would like to know how to reset it. Unfortunately I do not have a user manual. Thanks.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t195155-olympia_startype_3This machine seems to start up normally with a return reset to the left side then it lifts the ribbon plate up to the correction position and stops with a constant alarm until turned off. The printwheel does start to rotate slightly and the carraige...Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t414000-olympia_typewriter_multi_strike_ribbonhow do i get a star type out of multi strike mode???Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t241154-codeI must have hit a combination of keys to mess myself up. Every time I try to type now I get symbols and wrong letters and numbers. How do I fix this?Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t223682-need_user_operating_manual_smith_coronaNeed user/operating manual for Smith Corona Memory Correct NA1HHMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t297113-word_processorsI BOUGHT A BROTHER EM-811 TYPEWRITER/WORD PROCESSOR ON E-BAY BUT IT DID NOT COME WITH A MANUAL. I NEED TO HAVE A MANUAL TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO OPERATE IT. PLEASE HELP!Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t263621-hwlpWe have an IBM Selectric (Correcting) III that doesn't work. My boss, really would like to get it fixed and working. (He's an old IBM'er) We're in Boca Raton Florida, any suggestions?KathrynMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t263678-brother_electric_typewriter_ax_22When I turn on the typewriter I hear a clicking noise and the on light flashes.? Nothing else happens--it wont type or do anything else when I hit the keys.? It has enough ribbon and correction tape.? The typewriter is dusty.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t303011-smith_corona_mod_5I rreplaced the cartridge ribbon in my typewriter and now it's locked. The lock light is flashing and there are no functions. Any help appreciated. FredMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t418982-brother_em_601Carriage was not lifting high enough for corrective tape. Played with it to try and find the problem - couldn't - now ribbon will not advance. Tried replacing ribbon - same problem. Lock clips have been removed. Any ideas/solutions to fix?Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t379193-smith_corona_xd_6600I just bought a used smith corona xd 660 and the ribbon is consumed, how can I rewind the ribbon?Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t389678-even_numbers_not_typingHelp..please! My AX-110 refuses to type even numbers. I've checked the ribbon and daisy wheel fit but still not working proberly.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t444665-brother_correctronic_40_not_strikingTyping when the letters started getting lighter, then quit striking at all. Can't find manual or support of any kind on the Brother site either. Brother Correctronic 40 is the only identifying mark I can find except what I think is a serial number...Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t446270-brother_correctronic_40No, after setting all night I still get no characters. The wheel moves, but the strike (whatever you called it) does not make contact with the rubber things. Yes, you are right, the thing is old, and if I can find another free/cheap one, I will...Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t455876-need_operators_manualfor a cxl 4700 smith corona typewriter that I can copy on lineMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t470645-not_printing_dash_periodAll of the keys work except the dash and period. Someone changed the ribbon on it and knocked off a blue piece of rubber. We tried putting the blue thing back on and looks to be in the right place except these keys won't print. If you look at...Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t474704-users_manual_typewriter_gx_6750Hi Mike , This is my first experience with Fixya and I'm a little bit confused I must say. Where do I go to download the user's manual for this typewriter GX-6750? Thanks, DeniseMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t332405-oil_lubricate_old_olympia_ag_smI have an old Olympia SM model typewriter (not sure the exact model, looks like maybe SM-3?), in really great condition except for one problem: the carriage makes a slight grinding/groaning sound about midway across when I return it at the end of a...Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t309080-skipping_typewriterI've only recently had problems with the typewriter in my office. It seems like some letters print fine and others are barely visible. I replaced the ribbon a few days ago thinking that would fix it, what do I do now?Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t326105-ribbon_changechanging the ribbon on Silver Reed SR 280 DELUXE PORTABLE TYPEWRITERMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t344333-typewriter_instruction_manualI would like to obtain a user manual for a canon typestar 10 typewriter but I don't know where to locate one?Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMT