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Printwheel

By nubbyno1 on Mar 18, 2009

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My printwheel is typing different letters and symbols that what I am typing

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Mar 18, 2009

- We have checked and printwheel is installed properly - we have turned the machine off and even tried unplugging it - but the printwheel is still printing the wrong symbols

Mar 18, 2009

- actually this happened once before and the repairman from where I bought it had me hold some buttons down and it cleared up the problem.Unfortunately I did not write down the code and the store is no longer there

Mar 18, 2009

- doesn't sound like anyone can help me

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Solution #1

posted on Mar 18, 2009

welcomejee

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It sounds wheel is misaligned. Remove wheel and put it back with mark aligned.

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Mar 18, 2009

- Olymia service center would be fine to solve this problem as it seems some mechanical problem with typing wheel. Requires technician to check it personally.

Solution #2

posted on Mar 18, 2009

kakee

Rank: Wiz
Rating: 81%, 485 votes

Your typewriter is kinda old school. Hard to find the manual. Anyway, there's a code that you need to punch in to clear that error. You might consider calling this toll free number 1-800-816-6855 They specialize in typewriters for 25 years. Good luck!

Solution #3

posted on Mar 18, 2009

machadojr_fe

Rank: Guru
Rating: 85%, 289 votes

Check both the ribbon and the print wheel inside the type writer. If you remove the wheel and can feel it moving inside forward and back it needs to be replaced.

Solution #4

posted on Mar 18, 2009

jonb3838

Rank: Wiz
Rating: 84%, 184 votes

I could be that the print wheel has been moved around do you notice a pattern like if the you type A it comes out as a S or something like that? The alignment of the Wheel is most likely off

Solution #5

posted on Mar 18, 2009

emissionwiz

Rank: Guru
Rating: 90%, 8760 votes

the keys are just switch's for a small processor that then operates the correct typed symbol to strike the paper, you must have an issue the control unit that does this, it is a computer for all intents and purposes, I have a electronic typewriter and that is how it works..

Solution #6

posted on Mar 18, 2009

PuerkoNess

Rank: Guru
Rating: 92%, 461 votes

Try readjusting the keys to whatever the machine is typing that way you wont be confused about what you are typing anymore

Solution #7

posted on Mar 18, 2009

final answer

Rank: Master
Rating: 80%, 56 votes

its the printwheel adjustment problem nothing else wrong.the machine needs servicing of allparts and resetting.

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