Smith corona wordsmith 100 typewriter only prints symbols

James Cagle

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• Posted on Oct 29, 2007

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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

SOURCE: Smith Corona WordSmith

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

SOURCE: How do I adjust margins on Smith Corona WordSmith 100?

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

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Gary

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• Posted on Jan 15, 2009

SOURCE: Wordsmith 100 Wrong character typed.

Your keyboard assembly needs to be replaced.

SOURCE: smith corona wordsmith typewriter model # ka13

The print head might have accummulated a lot of paper bits you need to clear them with a needle or just submerge the tip in petrol or ether. Caution do not submerge if its made of plastic.