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Roy Coplen Posted on Aug 24, 2016
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I have am IBM wheelwriter 6. When it powers on the two center line indicators stay on. All functions and keys work as they should. Fresh batteries.

I can change line spacing but these lights are always on.

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Try turning it on remove the batteries check the contacts for clean replace the batteries in the correct direction.

Testimonial: "I replaced the battery holder with a new one I had. It was not the batteries or holder. The ground cable on the right side of keyboard where it connects to the typewriter frame was loose. I tightened it and the indicator lights work as they should."

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Dick O Reilly

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SOURCE: IBM Wheelwriter 10 (Ser II) Frozen w/ Blinking Indicator Lights

Try reinstalling the printwheel.

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Dick O Reilly

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SOURCE: IBM Personal Wheelwriter 2 by Lexmark not working

It sounds like the keyboard is going bad see my tip under WW1000.

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Dick O Reilly

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  • Posted on Jul 02, 2009

SOURCE: IBM Wheelwriter 5 nonresponsive, line spacing lights flashing

A lot of possibilities Which lights, beeps, how many? Check for debris in and around the printwheel, look for any obstructions under the carrier, put a few drops of oil on the silver shaft the carrier ride on.

Good Luck
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Dick O Reilly

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  • Posted on Jul 31, 2009

SOURCE: When I turn on my wheelwriter 1000 it beeps 5

First be sure the printwheel is installed properly, and look for debris in that area. Put some light oil on the silver shaft that the carrier slides on (WD40 is good).

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Dick O Reilly

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  • Posted on Aug 26, 2009

SOURCE: IBM Wheelwriter 1500 Beeps 6 times and then 1, 2

Few things to check. Turn the T/W off and be sure the carrier moves back and forth easily, if not look bfor debris in side machine, lube the silver carrier shaft with some WD40. If these fail you are looking at a board or metal debris on or under the board.

DickyO

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