http://www.fixya.com/support/p131724-olympia_monica_2_typewriterSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comThu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:28 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t374306-please_help_fix_olympia_es95i have an olympia es95 typewriter and the keyboard is locked up can anyone help me?Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t140595-unlock_keyboardA friend of mine was given an Olympia Monica 2 typewriter. The keyboard is locked. How can the keyboard be unlocked?Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 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?KathrynThu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 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!Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 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. FredThu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t326105-ribbon_changechanging the ribbon on Silver Reed SR 280 DELUXE PORTABLE TYPEWRITERThu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 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...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 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?Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t352613-lexmark_wheelwriter_2500The ribbon is not moving and therefore every strike hits in the same place...pretty much makes typing impossible. I have taken the ribbon off and tried to figure out why it is not moving but with no luck. Any suggestions?Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t353273-help_me_pleasei have a lexmark 2500 series everyone tells me i can fax on it. can i ifso please let me know haw thank youThu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 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?Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 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...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 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...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t519941-print_unit_daisy_wheelThe typewriter appears to be working fine except the item that hits the daisy wheel to print onto the paper. It is not moving and therefore not printing. What would you recommend I do to repair it if possible?Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t524837-word_processor_l_w_800_c_colour_inkjetThe above word processor has been owned by my Uncle for quite a few years. It is now not working. Brother can not help all though quite helpul as such. My uncle is used to this machine and has a lot of soft ware and floppy discs no longer in use. Can...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t541559-printer_stopped_workingWe have a Canon Starwriter Jet 4000 whose integral printer has stopped working. We have turned it on and off a few times to no avail and checked for paper jams. Any ideas as the word processor is ideal for our use? Thank you for your time and...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t547799-olympia_international_e_r12_typewriterHow do I reverse the ink cartridge in my Olympia international E-R12 typewriter?Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t514535-change_pitchHow do I change the pitch on my SC SDS275? I tried "Code" everything, and it's still in 15 pitch font mode! Desperate!Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t614645-typewriter_stopped_printingRIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TYPING A FORM, THE HAMMER STOPPED HITTING THE KEYS. IS THERE A RE-SET PROCEDURE, OR AM I LOOKING AT A SIMPLE MECHANICAL REPAIR TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART?Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t617723-smith_corona_electric_typewriter_sd_650how do i clear all settingsThu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t641105-olivetti_lettera_32_mainspring_possiblyCool. Actually, I tried that, don't think that was the problem, [carriage may just have been jammed] but it may have been. See I sort of half solved the problem [but it added a new one]. Releasing the carriage required a little bit of force [which I...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t859589-disattatched_piecesthere is a copper-ish cord attatched to the left of the actual typing mechanism, and it has some how become disattatched during typing, causing the letters to all be typed over eachother. it came loose around the rotating wheels that it was threaded...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t933821-striker_not_hitting_letter_ibmHave a IBM wheelwriter 6Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1029341-gapping_overlapping_lettersWe have the IBM correcting Selectric II and for some reason when the lock key is on there will be a large space between some of the letters, causing an overlap onto the next typed letter. Any ideas on what might be causing the problem and can I fix...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1046741-typewriter_stopped_printingRIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TYPING A FORM, THE HAMMER STOPPED HITTING THE KEYS. IS THERE A RE-SET PROCEDURE, OR AM I LOOKING AT A SIMPLE MECHANICAL REPAIR TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART? Typewriter types as if it is recording the text in memory but doesn't...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1095059-ibm_selectric_ii_correcting_power_upTypewriter has been stored some 25 years .... It powered up briefly and seemed to type ok. I shut it down, but now it won't power up ..... don't know how to remove the cover to get at the switch....assuming it is the switch....HELP BillThu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1179749-brother_ce_25_electronic_typewriterFULL STOP AND COMMA REPEATS ON ONE STRIKE SOMETIMES..Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1242293-in_uk_get_ribbon_cartridge_lettera_12Where in the UK can I get a ribbon cartridge for a Lettera 12 typewriterThu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1392425-inoperating_carriage_return_ibmOK!! The platen is off and the case has been removed at this time. Carriage Return and the plethora of individual performances in that general area seem to be OK, but I don't see anything out of the ordinary that would attract my attention as...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1441061-need_find_number_1_key_all_see_2_9does anyone know where the number 1 is located on the typewriter. The one I am looking at starts with the number 2Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:29 GMT