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Smith Corona Corporation Care and Maintenance — 7-1

Maintenance

Ribbon Cassette and

Correcting Cassette

WARNING: Use Smith Corona brand “H” Series supplies. Use of

non-Smith Corona (brand or manufactured) supplies or

accessories will not (except as noted below) void this

warranty.

THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID if the typewriter is

damaged or rendered wholly or partially inoperable as a

result of using a non-Smith Corona supply or accessory

item(s).

Correctable Film with Lift-Off Correction

When using Correctable Film ribbon cassettes, use Smith Corona Lift-Off

correcting cassettes. Lift-Off tape removes your errors quickly and

cleanly. It will not remove the print of a Multi-Strike ribbon. Lift-Off

correcting cassettes have a yellow cut-out on the lower right. See

“Supplies and Accessories.”

Multi-Strike Film with Cover-Up Correction

When using Multi-Strike film ribbon cassettes, use Smith Corona Cover-

Up correcting cassettes. Cover-Up tape covers your errors neatly and

quickly. Cover-Up correcting cassettes have a pink cut-out on the lower

right. See “Supplies and Accessories.”

SERIES

Correctable

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Maintenance Ribbon Cassette and Correcting Cassette WARNING: Use Smith Corona brand “H” Series supplies. Use of non-Smith Corona (brand or manufactured) supplies or accessories will not (except as noted below) void this warranty. THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID if the typewriter is damaged or rendered wholly or partially inoperable as a result of using a non-Smith Corona supply or accessory item(s).
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Removing the Ribbon Cassette Replace the ribbon cassette when a different colored portion begins to unwind from it. 1. Tilt the sound shield toward you. 2. Grasp cassette on both sides. 3. Lift cassette STRAIGHT up and out. Inserting the Ribbon Cassette 1. Turn the gear wheel on the bottom of the cassette in the direction indicated to tightly wind the cassette. 2. Turn the cassette over with the name face up and the ribbon toward the print hammer. 3.
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Inserting a New Correcting Cassette 1. Turn the gear wheel on the bottom of the correcting cassette in the direction indicated by arrows to wind tightly. 2. Hold the correcting cassette (using both hands as shown) with the Smith Corona name facing up. 3. Guide the correcting tape between the printwheel and the typing guide and position the left gear wheel on the left mount and the right gear wheel on the right mount. 4. Snap the correcting cassette securely in place.
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Printwheels Removing the Printwheel 1. Tilt the sound shield toward you. 2. Remove the ribbon and correcting cassette. 3. Locate the print hammer release lever (left of print hammer). Pull the lever forward until the print hammer mechanism springs away from the printwheel. 4. Lift the printwheel out. Inserting a Printwheel 7-4 — Care and Maintenance 1. Drop the printwheel between the print hammer and the typing guide with the type style name facing you. 2.
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Cleaning Do not attempt to disassemble the typewriter to clean it. IMPORTANT: Always unplug the machine before using cleaning solutions on its surfaces. Printwheel To remove residue, dip the characters into a small container of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and wipe with a clean dry cloth. Do not soak the printwheel. Platen Wipe the surface with a clean cloth dampened with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
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Obtaining Service If you are experiencing difficulty, before returning the unit for service, call Consumer Affairs, toll-free at 1- 800- 448- 1018, for assistance. Customer Service Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. NOTE: If you need to send your unit for service, to qualify for Warranty, proof of purchase must accompany the unit. Your sales receipt is your proof of purchase.
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6. Move the carrier to the right end of the machine until it locks into place. You will hear it click into place. 7. Wrap the cord around the cord wrap panel approximately three (3) times. Some excess cord will remain loose. 8. Secure the plug in the protection slot, and snap the cord into the cord restraint. 9. Tuck the excess cord up under the lip. ; 10. Return the sound shield to its original position and tape shut. 11. Place the keyboard cover on the typewriter. Your typewriter is ready for packing.
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Packing the Typewriter Pack the typewriter in the original materials, if possible: 1. Place both foam end-caps on the unit. 2. Insert the unit into the box, and tape it shut. 3. In large letters, address the package for shipment to the nearest service location. Remember to include your return address and retain your shipping receipt. If you do not have the original packing materials: 7-8 — Care and Maintenance 1. Use box slightly larger than the typewriter. 2.