After installing both cassettes and typing a few works, then try to correct and remove these works, the ribbons jump out of their track and wrinkle.....just will not stay in place.
Use Smith Corona brand some other brands do that
SOURCE: corona 100 typing ribbon
Either a jammed ribbon or feed gears. Try another ribbon or get it serviced.
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SOURCE: Smith Corona PWP90 corrector cartridge problem
sounds like the corr tape doesn't have the proper tension on it. turn wheel on corr tape cartridge, or if there isn't a wheel, some don't, there is a little lever to the left and under the left side where the cart. fits down. push this until the arm on the right side moves to the left
SOURCE: Smith Corona Classic 12 ribbon won't stay in place
Okay...i had the same problem when I replaced the original ribbon that came with my Classic 12. I think it was the ribbon that came with the typewriter.
Anyway, on the ribbon carrier, there are two sets of metal prongs on top of one another. If you get the ribbon behind both of them, it will pop up and not go back down or won't come up at all.
You have to get the ribbon between the two sets of prongs. There's isn't much room and you have to kind of pull the bottom of the ribbon taught and slide it down from the top.
It isn't easy the first time, but after you get it, you won't forget.
As for your ribbon not feeding...take the spools out and make sure the pegs that go into the holes in the spools are rotating when you type. This is what moves the spools. Then make sure you're getting the pegs in the hols when you put the spools back in.
Also, make sure the ribbon isn't twisted anywhere and that it's threaded correctly. Both spools should look identical with the ribbon coming out of the top toward the carrier.
To ensure you have the correct ribbon, got to the Office Depot online store and do a search for Smith Corona Classic 12 and you will get a pretty generic, double-black ribbon that fits and works perfectly...and is so soaked in ink you can reuse each side three times. I don't recall the brand name, but the box is grey with red lettering.
SOURCE: Where can I get a ribbon and a correcting ribbon
I googled typewriters manila and got 3 places. You need an "H" series ribbon the L/O can be either 2 spools or a Cassette. They came both ways.
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Changing the Correction Tape
1) Move the print carrier to the center of the platen using the SPACE or BS key.
2) To replace the correction tape, lift out the typing ribbon cassette (see Changing The Ribbon Cassette) and remove the two spools of the lift off tape by pulling them outwards.
3) Place the empty spool of new tape on the left pin so that the tape winds clockwise. Place the tape around the left guide. Pull the tape around the right
guide and place the loaded spool on the right pin so that the tape unwinds counter-clockwise.
Note: Make sure the sticky side of the tape is facing the platen.
4) Manually turn the left-hand spool in the clockwise direction, tightening the tape until resistance is felt.
5) Replace the typing ribbon cassette.
6) Press the CODE + = (SETTING) key.
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.
Good Luck!
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