20 Most Recent Smith Corona Wordsmith 100 Typewriter - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Your keyboard assembly needs to be replaced.

try - manual.pronto.com
or google it

Return to the L. margin Press code and 1 release kets backspace to where you want L. margin press L mar key.

DickyO

make sure plug is tight in outlet.
plug something into outlet you know works to make sure there is electricity there.
if it still doesn't work you will need to take it to a repairman

Here is the manual for your model typewriter, the Smith Corona Wordsmith 100 series.

Click here

This is a PDF document.
If you cannot go there by clicking the link then go to http://www.smithcorona.com and click the FREQUENT QUESTIONS link then the MANUALS link.

There are instructions in the manual that is downloadable.
Just follow the instructions for downloading the manual.
You will need adobe acrobat reader to see the manual on your computer, then you can print it out or just view it on the computer.

CHANGING Changing The Ribbon Cassette 1) Move the print carrier to the center of the platen using the SPACE or BS key. 2) Hold the ribbon cassette on both sides and lift up the front portion (where the ribbon is exposed) to remove the cassette. 3) To insert a new cassette, place the back end of the cassette on the cassette holder on the carrier and gently press down on the front of the cassette unit it clicks into place. 4) Turn the ribbon feed knob counter-clockwise again to take up any slack in the ribbon. 5) Presss the CODE + = (SETTING) key.

Changing The Print Wheel 1) Move the print carrier to the center of the platen using the SPACE or BS key. 2) You will see a lever on the right side of the carrier. Pull this lever toward you and lift out the daisy wheel. 3) Place the daisy wheel into the slot with the characters facing the platen. 4) Push the lever back into position. 5) Press the CODE + = (SETTING) key.
It appears as though you have something that is preventing the print wheel from being locked in place by the release lever. It should make a snapping or similar noise when it is locked down.

check to make sure no forien objects are in machine preventing the carrier from moving, with the mach. turned OFF you should be able to move the carrier by hand from one side to the other

For a manual, try Google. Just put in "Smith Corona KA 13 WORD SMITH MANUAL'. If you can't find one there, then you are prabably out of luck. To change the margin simply go to the left margin, use the "backspace" or spacebar to position the print head where you want the margin set and then push the L MAR key. To change the right margin use the same procedure and hit the R MAR key.

Go to: http://www.smithcorona.com/Customer_Service/Manuals.cfm and print a manual. Page 7 should provide your fix.

don't know what you mean by "stuck in gear" is the printhead not moving? Printwheel? you turn it on and nothing happens? look in yellow pages or this site for repair shop under 'typewriters'. SOUNDS LIKE THATS WHAT YOU NEED

check outlet to make sure it works by plugging something you know works in it. make sure cord is plugged into machine securely (if applicable) if those are ok, a repair shop is in order

Could be the printhead is at the right margin. But, if you hit the return key and nothing happins, it could be a bad board, power supply or transport motor. When you turn the machine on, does the printhead move all the way to the left, spin the printwheel and move to a set position?

You might check the outlet to make sure there is 120V. Otherwise there is a good chance the power supply has burned out. Also the cover has to be down, and there has to be a ribbon mounted properly for this machine to work.

The light goes on to indicate that the shift lock is engaged, so all letter type in upper case (capital) letters, or on machines with "spell check" to indicate a mis-spelled word. It should go out when you hit eithor left or right shift keys, correct the mis-spelled word or just continue typing.
If it just stays on all the time no matter what you do, there is a problem with the main board.

Either a jammed ribbon or feed gears. Try another ribbon or get it serviced. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jayw_0e86fb055a7b73de

Some of the SCM portables have a light blue switch on the right side of the carrier below the ribbon plate. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jayw_0e86fb055a7b73de

the lift of tape has a dull side and a bright side make sure the dull side is toward the paper then press and hold the code key and the = key to reset the typewriter also see page 6 in the owners manual

I have a person that does board repairs for SCM let me know if you need [email protected]