http://www.fixya.com/support/p167616-lexmark_wheelwriter_3000_typewriterSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comThu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t927996-wheelwriter_3000_lexmarkI just received this typewriter w/o a book and when I hit the tab it beeps. Can you tell me why and how to correct the problem? Thanks, JoanneThu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t698738-typewriter_freezeswhen on and i tab the spce bar, all indicator lights come on, typewriter then freezes. What do i do?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t335465-ibm_wheelwriter_5_all_lightsI have an IBM Wheelwriter 5, and as soon as I turn it on all the red lights turn on and nothing happens. I can't type or anything. I can move the carriage freely, but when i turn on the typewriter nothing happens. What could be wrong?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t277791-ibm_wheelwriter_1500_lexmarkThe typewriter has the options to be set on label, forms, or envelopes. This morning it was set to labels by accident and we don't know how to get it back to forms. Can you help?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t273377-keys_locked_machines_beepsI rec'd a used Swintec 7040, it was working when first plugged in. I changed ribbon, and now when I turn it on it just beeps and no keys work.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t326105-ribbon_changechanging the ribbon on Silver Reed SR 280 DELUXE PORTABLE TYPEWRITERThu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t14270-buy_cartridge_type_ribbon_electricwhere can I buy a cartridge type ribbon for an electric portablle typewriter from smith corona?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t14273-get_busted_up_whatever_no_7_fixedWHERE CAN I GET MY BUSTED-UP WHATEVER No. 7 FIXED?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t215654-typwriter_malfunctionI was deleting info and next thing I knew I was unable to get the characters that I wanted. Instead of getting F it brings up & and also I get - instead of J and lots more besides. Can I reset to the manufactures settings or fix this annoying...Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t223682-need_user_operating_manual_smith_coronaNeed user/operating manual for Smith Corona Memory Correct NA1HHThu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t247601-ibm_quietwriter_7_autocorrect_problemHi I used to use (and am familiar with) IBM wheelwriter 6. I bought a used IBM quietwriter 7 at a local garage sale. I cleaned it up and it was working properly - autocorrect and all. Then the tape/ribbon broke in the print cartridge. I opened up the...Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t348188-typewritertypes wrong letters. have removed and replaced daisy wheel several times. first 10 letters or are fine then wrong letters appear. Machine is old but rarely used. helpThu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t355568-need_get_manuel_our_olympia_spendid_mdDo you know where i can get one?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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...Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t455876-need_operators_manualfor a cxl 4700 smith corona typewriter that I can copy on lineThu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 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, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t683561-changing_from_word_processing_manualWe have an Olivetti ET 2500 Typewriter/Word Processing unit here in the office. Would like to be able to use it as a plain old typewriter.... hit the key and the letters show up on the paper! Is this possible? Right now nothing goes to the paper...Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:30 GMT