I have an old electric brother Typewriter Casette Correct o writer II. I would like to get this serviced and get a ribbon to use it in an elementary classroom. I live in Fredericksburg, VA. Any ideas?

If your Brother GX-8500 electric typewriter is not typing after replacing the ribbon, here are a few things you can try:

1. Make sure the ribbon is properly installed. Ensure that the ribbon is installed with the correct side facing the platen and that it is threaded properly through the guides.
2. Check the print wheel. Make sure the print wheel is properly installed and that none of the spokes are bent or damaged. If the print wheel is damaged, it may need to be replaced.
3. Check the correction tape. If your typewriter has a correction tape, make sure it is installed properly and that it is not jammed or tangled. A faulty correction tape can cause typing issues.
4. Check the power supply. Make sure the typewriter is properly plugged in and that the power outlet is functioning. You can also try plugging the typewriter into a different outlet.
5. Try resetting the typewriter. Some typewriters have a reset button or combination of buttons that can be pressed to reset the machine to its default settings. Refer to the user manual or contact Brother customer support for instructions on resetting your specific model.

If none of these solutions work, it's possible that there may be a more serious issue with the typewriter that requires professional repair.

There is a cam cluster under the ribbon plate that has to move over when you hit the correction key this lifts the correction tape, make sure the lift is not working and that the correction tape is old, and just does not lift off, have seen that...

If your machine is not printing properly:
1.Examine the ribbon cartridge to make sure it has not run out of Ribbon. If your ribbon appears silver or gray, install a new cartridge.
2. Ensure the black lever in the center of the carriage is pressed to the rear, towards the paper. If not press it to the rear to lock the Daisy Wheel into place.
3. With the typewriter turned off, press and hold down the "CODE" Key, the "SHIFT" Key, and the "TAB" Key.
4.Restore power with all three Keys depressed.
5.When the machine sounds a beep tone, release all three keys.
6.The carrier will move to the left indicating that the memory has been cleared and the machine has been reset.
7.Try typing.
If the problem continues, your unit will need servicing. You can locate a Brother Authorized Service Center in your area:
http://www.brother-usa.com/service/default.aspx

"If your unit is not printing properly:
1.Ensure the ribbon cartridge has not run out of ribbon. If your ribbon appears silver or gray, install a new cartridge.
2.Ensure the black lever in the center of the carriage is pressed to therear towards the paper. If not, press it to the rear to lock the Daisy Wheel into place.
3.Reset the unit by holding down the [CODE] Key and pressing the [SHIFT]Key and the [WORD OUT] Key.
4.Release all three keys.
5.Try typing.
If the problem continues, your unit will need servicing. You can locate a Brother Authorized Service Center in your area:
http://www.brother-usa.com

Sears T/W's usually take a spooled ribbon a general ribbon T6 should work.

DickyO

well, the correction ribbon is for erasing mistakes, it literally, pulls the ink off the paper, but you have to hit the correction button, the type writer will back up and pull the ink, but you would hear ait and be able to tell the diff. I think maybe you should check 1st that the ink ribbon is the 1 closest to you, and the correction ribbon is behind the ink ribbon- also make sure they are in the correct direction- ink side of the ribbon facing your paper- sticky side of the correction ribbon facing the paper- so its you, the ink ribbon and then the correction ribbon then the paper

This is what you are looking for:

• Brother Typewriter Ribbon Black Spool SC-20-BRO
• Brother Typewriter Ribbon spool black and red SC-20BR-BRO Compatible
• Brother Typewriter Ribbon Black White Correctable Spools - SC-20BW-BRO Compatible

Brother Typewriter Ribbon spool black and red SC-20BR-BRO Compatible
Brother Typewriter Ribbon spool black and red SC-20BR-BRO Compatible
Brother Typewriter Ribbon spool black and red SC-20BR-BRO Compatible
The typewriter ribbons for use in Brother manual typewriters are usually all the same. What matters is the size (diameter and hight) of the spools.They differed only in that they were available in different colours (usually black or black and red) and in different materials: some ribbons were made of nylon (cheaper) and other made of silk (more expensive and higher quality) .
Maybe some old and good stationer's (papeterie) still carries them or has some in stock.
Or else you may want to contact the customer support service of Brother, in France, for advice on where to find them in your Country.

Be sure you have a dry L/O tape (Gen. Ribbon t 355 or equiv.) if you have a sticky L/O tape it will give you all kinds of trouble.

DickyO

Here is a link to the brother website...showing all the supplies:

http://www.brother-usa.com/accessories/Accessories.aspx?Model=EM630&ACASCID=2

Part Number: 7020

Correctable Carbon Ribbon (Black)

Make sure the ribbon is on in the right direction being pulled not pushed off the spool