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 Locate and identify the operative parts of your IBM "Selectric" II Typewrti
Refer to this photograph while reading the Operating Instructions
to help you locate the individual features of the IBM "Selectric" II Typewriter.

Copy Guide p. 2
Paper Edge Guide p.3 , Paper Centering Scale p.2
Cleat View
Paper O Cardhoider
ple Copy Control p.6 Guide ; M »4 Paper ßaii p.3 Lme Spaco Lever p.5

Pitch Lever p.7

Half Backspace Lever p.13

L Paper Release Lever p.3

Line Finder p.13

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Platen Knob R. 13 P'aten Knob p.4

Push In Platen Variable p.13 Page-End Indicator p 4
Typing Element p.8 Impression Contru

Position Indicator p.6

Pitch Ident Margin.'Dual Pitch Scale p.6

Left Margin Stop p.7 Right Margin Stop p.7

Margin Release Key P-12 Index Key p.11

Tab Control P-10

IttÄWCW Express Sackspace KeyC P - 1 2

V
CWOff Control p 6

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Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 197 was set on the IBM 'Selectric" Comp
Contents

Preface 1 As You Type 11 Care and Maintenance 17

Typamatic Keys 11 Changing Film Ribbons 17
Inserting and Aligning Paper 2 Multiple Character Keys 11 Cleaning the Typing Element 18
Copy Guide 2 Margin Release Key 12 Serial Number 18
Paper Centering Guides 2 Shift Keys and Shift Lock 12 Cleaning the Typewriter Cover 18
Paper Centering Scale 2 Express Backspace Key 12 Checklist for Proper Typewriter
Paper Edge Guide 3 Platen Variable 13 Operation 19
Paper Release Lever 3 Line Finder 13 IBM Maintenance Agreement 19
Half Backspace Lever 13
Setting Up Your Typewriter 4 Clear View Cardholder 14 Selecting Typing Supplies 20
Page-End Indicator 4 Finding the Typing Position 14 Ribbons 20
Line Space Lever 5 Drawing Lines 14 IBM Tech III Ribbon 20
Multiple Copy Control 5 Centering Guidelines 15 IBM Carbon Film Ribbon 20
Impression Control 5 Special Typing Needs 16 Typing Elements 21
On/Off Control 6 Velocity Control (Optional Feature) 16 IBM 752 Carbon Paper 21
Margin/Pitch Scale 6 Dead Key (Optional Feature) 16 IBM 611 Carbon Paper 21
Margin/Dual Pitch Scale Dead Key Disconnect IBM Photo-Master Paper 21
(Dual Pitch modeis only) 6 (Optional Feature) 16 The IBM Supply Agreement 21
Dual Pitch Lever Reorder Number 21
(Dual Pitch modeis only) 7
Margin Stops 7
Lever Action Typing Elements 8
Changing Typing Elements 9
Ribbon/Stencil Control
Film Ribbon Typewriter 9
Tab Control (Set and Clear) 10
Prsface
The IBM "Selectric" II Typewriter, impact of the typing element to suit
featurina a small, globe-shaped element each application.
containing all type characters, makes
typing fast and easy. The element skims New features available on the IBM
across the page typing out characters "Selectric" II Typewriter include the
rapidly and evenly. Because there are following:
no typebars, type clash has been
eliminated. There is no moving • Selective Ribbon System lets you
carriage, therefore eliminating much select either the new.exclusive IBM
Vibration and machine movement. This Tech 111 ribbon or a carbon f i l m
actually provides more work area ribbon for a high quality, uniform
around your machine. image w i t h reduced ribbon changes.

Type styles can be changed in seconds • Express Backspace Key moves the typing
by lifting off one element and replacing element from right to left quickly w i t h o u t
it with another. You can also select the changing the typing line.
horizontal spacing (pitch)-either 10 or 12
characters per inch. This versatility lets • Dual Pitch Lever (Dual Pitch modeis only)
you select the type style and pitch best enables you to type either 10 or 12
suited t o each typing Job. characters per horizontal inch —
whichever you choose.
Your IBM "Selectric" II Typewriter
offers many features that help make all • Half Backspace Lever permits typing
typing Jobs easier. The IBM Stroke halfway between t w o characters or spaces.
Storage System reduces typing errors by (Available on Dual Pitch machines only.)
storing the second of t w o rapidly typed
characters until the first is printed out. With the IBM "Selectric" II Typewriter,
All service keys are within easy reach you can expect your typing to be
from the keyboard control area, and an smoother and faster than ever before.
Impression Control lets you adjust the

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Inserting and Alignmg Paper

Copy Guide Paper Centering Guides Paper Centoring Sc£>e

The Copy Guide keeps your paper from Printed on the left and right side of the Center any w i d t h paper in the carriage
refeeding around the p\aten, guiding it Copy Guide are small white horizontal using the Paper Centering Scale. Insert
instead toward the back of the typewriter. brackets — the Paper Centering Guides. the paper so that its left and right edges
It also serves as a convenient surface for To center Standard size ( 8 - 1 / 2 " x 11") touch the same number on the scale; e.g.
making erasures. paper in the typewriter, position the for 1 1 " wide paper each edge touches
paper to align w i t h the outer edges of 5-1/2.
the Paper Centering Guides. Center 8 "
wide paper w i t h the inner edges of
these Guides.

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Paper Edge Guide Paper Release Lever
The Paper Edge Guide assures that each Move the Paper Release Lever toward you
sheet of paper will be inserted into the to reposition or remove paper from the
typewriter in the same horizontal position. typewriter. When you are ready to type,
To insert your paper, first move the Paper move the Lever back.
Edge Guide to the desired location. Drop
Also use this Lever to Start a carbon pack
the paper behind the platen with the left
into the typewriter.
edge against the Paper Edge Guide. Pull
the Paper Bail forward and use the
typamatic action of the Index Key to roll
the paper into the typewriter. (See
page 11.)
 Setting Up Your Typewriter
Ready Reference for Page-Eind Indicator
Settings
(for paper 3 " to 14" long)
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Length of Indicator
Paper (inches) Setting

3" 1

3%" VA
4" 2

4%" 2Vz
5" 3
1
5 /2" 3 1 /2

6" 4
Page-End Indicator
The Page-End Indicator shows the num- > When the 0 next appears in line w i t h 6%" 0
ber of inches remaining to the bottom the horizontal mark, the typing line 7" %
of the page. will be 4 1 / 2 " from the b o t t o m o f the 1
7 /2" 1
page; when 4 appears, the typing line
• Before setting the Page-End Indicator, will be 4 " from the b o t t o m ; when 3 8" 1%
align the top edge of the paper with the appears, the typing line will be 3 " 2
8%"
top edge of the Copy Guide. from the b o t t o m , etc. (For other than 9" 2%
' Rotate the Indicator until the 0 (for standard-size paper, the 0 may appear
standard-size 8 % " x 1 1 " paper) is in 9%" 3
once, twice, or not at all depending
line w i t h the horizontal mark on the on the paper length.) 10" 31/2
top of the typewriter adjacent t o the 101/2" 4
right Platen Knob. (Indicator settings
11" Standard Size 0
for other paper sizes are shown in the
table at the right.) ir/ 2 " y2

12" 1
12%" iy 2
13" 2

13%" 21/2
14" 3
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Line Space Lever

Select single or double spacing by moving
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Multiple Copy Control
The Multiple Copy Control adjusts the
Impression Control
Located at the right of the Typing Ele-
the Line Space Lever to the appropriate Position of the platen to compensate for ment, the Impression Control sets the
Position. Single spacing is indicated by the varying thicknesses of typing material. force w i t h which the Element strikes the
one line, double spacing by t w o . paper. The higher the number on which
Keep the Lever at " A " when typing up to
the Control is set, the harder the element
three carbon copies. For additional copies strikes.
move the Lever back until the desired
print quality is achieved, consistent w i t h To change the setting, push the Lever to
the weight of the paper and carbon paper. the right and slide it either forward or
backward to the desired number. Be care-
ful not to force the Lever against the
Position notches when changing settings.

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On/Off Control Margin/Pitch Scale Margin/Dual Pitch Scale

Depress the portion of the On/Off Con- The Margin/Pitch Scale is located directly (Dual Pitch modeis only)
trol marked ON t o turn the motor O N . A above the keyboard. A t the left of the Dual Pitch Typewriters have both 10- and
red band appears as a reminder that the scale is the number 10 or 12, indicating 12-pitch Scales as indicated by the numbers
motor is O N . Depress OFF when you are the pitch, i.e., the number of characters at the left of the Scale. Each scale is num-
not using the typewriter. per inch. The scale is numbered from left bered from left to right every five spaces.
to right every five spaces.
Caution: When the machine is ÖN, please
be careful thatjewelry (beads, necklaces, The white dot on the scale indicates the
bracelets, etc.), fingers, or hair are not center point of the typing line when the
allowed to be within the top cover open- paper is centered in the typewriter.
ing of the mach ine. A small triangulär position indicator
attached to the Carrier glides along the
scale t o indicate the position of the
typing element.

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Dual Pitch Lever Margin Stops
(Dual Pitch modeis only) To change the left or right margin, push Each time you change pitch, begin typing
Select either 12-pitch typing or 10-pitch in on the appropriate Margin Stop, and at the left margin or at one of the num-
typing with the Dual Pitch Lever. (Type slide it to the desired position on the bered marks on the top (10-pitch) Scale
pitch denotes the number of characters Margin/Pitch Scale. Use the Space Bar to so that all succeeding lines will be
that print in each horizontal inch of move the Carrier out of the way when evenly aligned.
space.) setting a margin to the right of the
You can space and tab through the right
Carrier's present location.
For 12-pitch typing, move the Dual Pitch margin, but you cannot type through the
Lever forward to the open triangle Posi- When using a dual-pitch typewriter, be right margin.
tion and refer to the 12-pitch scale. To sure to set your margin at one of the
type 10-pitch copy, move the Lever back numbered marks on the top Scale if you
to the solid triangle position and refer to plan to change the pitch in the same copy.
the 10-pitch scale.

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Lever Action Typing Elements
Change the Lever Action Typing Ele- • A triangle which points toward the platen
ments on your IBM "Selectric" II Type- whenever the typewriter is in lowercase
writer in seconds for the most appro- Position. A solid triangle denotes 10-pitch
priate style of type for each typing job. type, an open triangle 12-pitch type.
(The pitch denotes the number of char-
On top of each element the following
acters that are typed per horizontal inch
appears: of space.)
The name of the type style, e.g.,
Note: Using a typing element of one
Manifold 72.
pitch when the typewriter is set for the
The Element Release Lever (a black lever
other pitch will alter only the amount
except on elements with a special ly re-
of space between each character. Try
quested character which will have a
different type styles to determine which
white lever).
is most suitable for your needs.
A three-digit part number atop the ele-
ment and under the end of the Element
Release Lever.

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Changing Typing Elements Ribbon/Stencil Control

To remove an Element Film Ribbon Typewriter
• Be sure the typewriter is in Iowercase Posi- Regulär typing: Set The Ribbon Control
t i o n , i.e., the triangle on the Typing Ele- at position R for regulär typing. This may
ment points toward the platen. be done by pushing the button on the
• Lift the element release lever until the control, if not already at R. This auto-
lever clicks into position. matically moves the Control to the print-
• Remove the Element, grasping it by the ing position.
element release lever and lifting it off the
Stencil typing: To type stencils move the
element post.
Control to the left so the S lines up under
To replace an Element the red mark and locks into that position.
• Be sure the typewriter is in Iowercase
Position; i.e., the shift lock key is not
depressed.
• Grasp the element release lever and
place the Typing Element on the ele-
ment post w i t h the triangle pointing
toward the platen.
• Lower the element into place on the
element post and close the lever.
Tab Control (Set and Clear)
To set a tab stop, space to the desired reset new tab stops according to the new
point on the writing line. Then press the pitch scale.
SET end of the Tab Control. On a Dual Pitch Typewriter, the Carrier
To clear a tab stop, touch the Tab Key to should be at least two spaces to the left
tab to the stop you wish to clear and press of a set tab stop in order to tab to that
the clear (CLR) end of the Tab Control. Position. On single pitch typewriters, the
requirement is one space or more.
To clear all tab stops, tab to the extreme
Partial carrier return can be used to type
right. Depress and hold down the Tab
tabulated materials, such as columns of
Clear portion of the Tab Control while
figures or addresses on envelopes. Set tab
you depress the Return Key or the Ex-
stops first. Then tap the Return Key
press Backspace Key. As your Carrier
followed by the Tab Key as soon as the
moves to the left margin, all stops are
Carrier passes the tab stop.
cleared.
Forms typing is faster when you set tab
On a Dual Pitch Typewriter, tab stops stops at the points on the form where
should be set on the numbered 10-pitch most of the typing begins. Use the partial
markings for changing pitch within a carrier return to go directly to a pre-
document, if you wish to have common determined point on the page, i.e., tap
tab positions for both pitches. Otherwise, the Return Key followed by the Tab Key
clear all tabs before changing pitch, and as soon as the Carrier passes the tab stop.
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Multiple Character Keys

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Typamatic Keys
Typamatic—repeat action—Keys save To space vertically from any point on the On your IBM "Selectric" II Typewriter
much typing time and effort. Each of writing line to any line on the page, de- there are t w o keys which show t w o or
these is a single action key until it is press the Index Key. more sets of characters—Multiple Charac-
depressed to its second level and held ter Keys. However, only one pair of
Paper insertion is easy when you insert
there. This makes the key typamatic—a characters shown on each key is on any
the paper (centered in the carriage),
repeat action key. one element. When you change elements,
pull the Paper Bail forward, and then hold
• Backspace Key be sure to check which of these sets of
down the Index Key. characters is on that particular element.
• Space Bar
• Hyphen/Underscore Key
• Return Key
• Index Key

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Express Backspace Key

Margin Release Key Shift Keys and Shift Lock
To space through the left margin, return Depress either the left or right SHIFT Use the Express Backspace Key to move
the Carrier to the left margin, press the Key in order to type uppercase charac- backward rapidly on the same typing line.
Margin Release Key, and backspace ters. Depress the Shift LOCK to keep the The distance the Carrier moves back is
through the margin. To type through the element in uppercase position to permit determined by the length of time you
right margin, after the keyboard has you to type extended sections of upper- depress the Key.
locked, press the Margin Release Key and case characters. To release the Shift
Use the Express Backspace Key to Posi-
continue typing. LOCK depress the left or right SHIFT Key.
tion the Carrier to an area for typing or
underscoring. The backspace key or space-
bar can then be used for exact positioning.
The Express Backspace Key can also be
used in conjunction with the tab clear to
clear all tab stops simultaneously.

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Platen Variable Line Finder Half Backspace Lever
Press in against the left Platen Knob to The Line Finder permits you to leave a (Dual Pitch modeis only)
permanently change the position of the typewritten line and return again. Move the Half Backspace Lever forward
writing line or t o realign a page for (toward you) until the red vertical line
• Move the Lever forward before leaving
corrections or additions. stamped in the top center of the Clear
the typing line.
View Cardholder indicates the desired
• Make the insertion.
typing position for the next character to
• Return to the line preceding the one in
be typed. To move back exactly one-half
which you made the insertion and re^
space, pull the Lever forward as far as it
turn the Lever to its home position. Tap
will go.
the Return Key to arrive at the exact
typing line again. Typing w i t h the Lever held forward will
permit füll character spacing but one-half
Use this Lever for typing superscripts
space out of the normal position.
or subscripts, creating double under-
scores, typing on forms where the When the Lever is released, the Carrier will
line spacing is irregulär, or drawing move forward a half space to its normal
lines. Position.

Use this Lever to justify copy, insert a

character, remove a character, or create
a ligature.

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Clear View Csrdholder Finding the Typing Position Drawing Lines
Since you can see through this Card- A red vertical line stamped in the top Another feature of the Clear View Card-
holder, the line of type is always visible. center of the Cardholder is directly holder is the capability for drawing lines.
The Cardholder, which is attached to the above where the next character will
Use one of the notches on the Clear View
Carrier, holds paper, cards and envelopes print on the paper. To realign the paper,
Cardholder to draw vertical lines by roll-
close to the platen. Position an i or I behind the line. Then
ing the platen manually. (Pull forward on
roll the paper down two line spaces.
the Line Finder to achieve a free rolling
The horizontal line toward the lower part motion. Remember to return the Lever to
of the Cardholder indicates the bottom of its home position for normal line spacing.)
the typing line. Position your paper verti-
cal ly so the bottom of each character rests
just above the line as illustrated.

Use the Spacebar or Backspace Key to

reach the desired typing position.

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 WORD PROCESSING

.cations Center

Centering Guidelines
Horizontally Vertically
When the paper is centered in the carriage Normal typewriter spacing provides 6 line
(see Page 2), move the Carrier to the Cen- Spaces per inch, or 66 line spaces per
ter dot on the Margin/Pitch Scale. Then Standard ( 1 1 " long) page. Be sure to
backspace once for each two characters allow for a top and bottom margin.
in the material to be centered. Type the Use the Page-End Indicator (see Page 4) to
material. gauge the bottom margin.

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 Special Typing Needs
Velocity Control (Optional Feature) Dead Key (Optional Feature) Dead Key Disconnect (Optional Feature)
When a typewriter w i t h a correspondence Typewriters normally using a library, tri- Normal correspondence elements can also
keyboard is used for special applications, lingual, or language typing element are be used on typewriters equipped w i t h
a Velocity Control Dial, located to the equipped w i t h dead keys to allow a dead keys through the use of the Dead
right of the On/Off Control, adjusts the foreign language accent mark to be typed Key Disconnect feature.
striking force of some of the characters before the aiphabet character w i t h o u t
Set the Dial at the X position when using
on the element. advancing to the next space.
a library, trilingual, or language typing
• Move the Dial toward the thick line when element to allow normal use of a dead
typing in uppercase w i t h elements con- key.
taining a ten-key numerical Cluster, or Set the Dead Key Disconnect Dial at the - *
some foreign language elements w i t h Position to use a correspondence element.
large characters in the keyboard positions While the Dial remains in this mode,
normal ly reserved for punctuation. the carrier will space t o the next typing
• To type w i t h a correspondence element, Position for all characters as they are
move the Dial to the center. printed.
• For occasional typing w i t h language ele-
ments, move the Dial to the thin line and
hold it at that position as you type small
characters such as the accent marks.

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 Care and Maintenance

Changing Film Ribbons

To Remove a Film Ribbon To Install a New Film Ribbon
To check the amount of remaining ribbon . Be sure the load lever A is in the load
in the cartridge, look at the ribbon end Position 1.
indicator G. • Drape the uninked leader portion of the
ribbon over the guidepost B and behind
When the cross-hatching appears on the
the ribbon guides C and D.
ribbon between the guidepost B and the
. Position the ribbon cartridge so that it
left ribbon guide C it is time to change
fits between the spring clips E. Then
to a new ribbon.
push down both ends of the cartridge.
• Center the carrier and turn the motor O F F . • Thread the uninked ribbon through the
i Lift the cover. ribbon guides C and D.
Keep the paper bail against the platen. • Turn the knob on the cartridge in the
Pull the load lever A to the load position direction of the arrow until the inked
1 until it snaps against the stop F. portion of the ribbon is past the right
Using both hands, grasp the ribbon car- ribbon guide D.
tridge at the f r o n t corners H and lift • Move the load lever A to the type
straight up. Position 2.
• Close the cover.
Note: The name and reorder number of
• Turn the motor ON and continue typing.
each ribbon appear on the underside of
the ribbon cartridge.
 C'eanirrg the Typing Element SsrM Wur/ifoar
Typing Elements may be cleaned as re- To locate the Serial Number:
quired using IBM typewriter brushes.
. Use the Tab Key to move the Carrier all
Position the Element on the end of the the way to the right.
Dual Purpose Brush by inserting the • Raise the typewriter cover.
handle of the brush into the hole under •• Locate the number directly below the
the element and then closing the element platen toward the left on the metal bar
release lever. behind the black base plate as indicated
Clean type by brushing up and away from in the illustration.
you with the Element Brush provided for
this purpose. Cleaning the Typewriter Cover
Type cleaners in sheet form are also Use only a mild detergent to clean the
recommended since they may be used plastic parts and painted portions of the
without removing the-typing element. typewriter since certain cleaning fluids
Just insert the sheet, move the Ribbon may have a harmful effect. Where stub-
Lever to stencil position, and type each born stains persist, consult your local
character at least once. IBM Service Department.

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 Chei;klist for Proper Typewriter Operation IBM Maintenance Agreement
• Be sure the electric cord is correctly An IBM Maintenance Agreement puts the
plugged into the outlet. latest service techniques at your disposal.
. The ON portion of the O N / O F F Control You receive Preventive Maintenance,
should be depressed. Emergency Service during business hours,
• Make certain that the Ribbon/Stencil and Parts Replacement (except platens)
Control is not in stencil position at no additional Charge.
(unless, of course, you are typing stencils)
To assure your IBM "Selectric" II Type-
and that the Multiple Copy Control is
writer's continued Performance, purchase
appropriately set.
an IBM Maintenance Agreement.
• If the Carrier w i l l not move, t u r n the
motor OFF for a few seconds, then ON.
With the Control O N , depress the Margin
Release Key or Tab Key t o release the
Carrier.
• When erratic line spacing occurs, check
t o see that the Line Finder is engaged.
• For other-than-normal printing,
remove the typing element to check
for a broken t o o t h at the b o t t o m ,
which requires replacing the element.
Selecting Typing Supplies

IBM Tech IM Ribbon IBM Carbon Film Ribbon

Ribbons This is the same high quality film ribbon
All film ribbons for the "Selectric" II This new and exclusive film ribbon is a
major break-through in ribbon technology. that IBM pioneered and made available
Typewriter are provided in cartridges.
It provides a high quality, uniform image for the former model "Selectric" Type-
This reduces the number of ribbon
on a broader ränge of papers than carbon writer. For the "Selectric" II Typewriter,
changes and makes changing of ribbons
film ribbons, and reduces ribbon changes this Carbon Film Ribbon is provided in a
simpler and cleaner than before.
to 1/12th of the former "Selectric" specially designed cartridge that not only
IBM's two different film ribbons combine Typewriter. It combines the best quality simplifies ribbon changing but reduces
special smear resistant inks with a highly features of carbon film with the long the number of ribbon changes.
elastic ribbon base that "shapes" to each life previously available only with fabric In addition to Black, Carbon Film Rib-
character as it prints. ribbons. This ribbon is only available in bons are available in a variety of colors-
black. Light Blue, Medium Blue, Dark Blue,
Medium Green, Dark Green, Medium
Brown, Dark Brown and Red.
Note: - The name and reorder number
of each ribbon appear on the underside
of the ribbon cartridge.

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Typing Elements J B M 752 Csrbon Paper IBM Photo-Master Paper
Because your IBM "Selectric" II Type- Ideal for typing jobs requiring up to five This paper is specifically designed to
writer employs a unique kind of printing carbon copies, IBM 752 Carbon Paper accept direct impression images w i t h
mechanism—a Typing Element—you have contains a dry-writing ink that assures varied type styles for camera-ready copy.
typing versatility never before possible. clear, smudge-free copies every time. In This impression is then photographed to
When you change typing applications, addition, 752's sponge-like surface re-inks make a negative and plate for the offset
you can change to the type style best itself after each use to provide longer on- press. Sharp character edge d e f i n i t i o n ,
suited for the Job. Interchangeable IBM the-job life. absence of voids, and uniform impression
Typing Elements are designed for general result in copy of superior quality.
IBM 611 Carbon Paper
correspondence as well as for special
When large numbers of carbon copies are The IBM Supply Agreement
typing applications. Whatever your typing
required, IBM 611 Carbon Paper w i t h its For convenience and economy in purchas-
requirements, the IBM "Selectric" II
light weight and intense finish is the best ing supplies, ask your IBM representative
Typewriter brings ease, speed, and versa-
choice. IBM's special carbonizing process about the IBM supply agreement. It gives
t i l i t y to your work.
guarantees crisp, legible impressions on you quantity prices, systematic shipments
For your special typing needs, a wide all copies—from first t o last. as supplies are required w i t h no advance
variety of special characters and Symbols payment, and füll protection against
is available. Ask your IBM Representative price increases during the period covered
about the Custom Typing Element. by the agreement.
Reorder Number
For prompt, accurate supply ordering
service, use the Reorder Number found
on your IBM Supply Packages.
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Index
2-3 Film Ribbon Typewriter 9, 17 Pitch Scale 6, 7
Aligning Paper
11 Film Ribbons 17,20 Platen Variable 13
As You Type
Forms Typing 10 Position Indicator 6
Backspace
12 Half Backspace Lever 1, 13 Ready Reference for Page-
Express
13 IBM Carbon Film Ribbon 20 End Indicator Settings 4
Half
11 IBM 611 Carbon Paper 21 Reorder Number 17,20,21
Typamatic
17-19 IBM 752 Carbon Paper 21 Ribbon/Stencil Control 9, 19
Care and Maintenance
7, 12, 13, 19 IBM Maintenance Agreement 19 Ribbons, Changing Film 17
Carrier
6 IBM Photo-Master Paper 21 Ribbons, Selecting 20
Caution
15 IBM Supply Agreement 21 Scale
Centering Guidelines
Cardholder, Clear View 13, 14 IBM Tech III Ribbon 20 Margin/Dual Pitch 6
Changing Film Ribbons 17 Impression Control 5 Margin/Pitch 6
Changing Typing Elements 9 Index Key 11,14 Paper Centering 2
Checklist for Proper Inserting and Aligning Paper 2,3 Selecting Typewriter Supplies 20-21
Typewriter Operation 19 Lever Action Typing Elements 8, 21 Selective Ribbon System 1,17
Cleaning the Typewriter Cover 18 Line Finder 13,14,19 Serial Number 18
Cleaning the Typing Element 18 Line Space Lever 5 Setting Up Your Typerwiter 4-10
Clear View Cardholder 13, 14 Maintenance 17, 18, 19 Shift Keys 12
Copy Guide 2,4 Margin/Dual Pitch Scale 6 Shift Lock 12
Custom Typing Element 21 Margin/Pitch Scale 6, 7 Special Typing Needs 16
Dead Key (Optional Feature) 16 Margin Release Key 12,19 'Stencil Control 9, 19
Dead Key Disconnect (Optional Margin Stops 1 Supplies, Typewriter 20-21
Feature) 16 Multiple Character Keys 11 Tab Control (Set and Clear) 10
Drawing Lines 14 Multiple Copy Control 5, 19 Typamatic Keys 11
Dual Pitch 1,6,7, 10 On/Off Control 6,16,19 Typing Elements 8, 18, 21
Dual Pitch Lever 7 Page-End Indicator 4 Broken 19
Dual Pitch Scale 6 Paper Bail 3 Changing 9
Elements 8, 18,21 Paper Center Guides 2 Cleaning 18
Changing Typing 9 Paper Centering Scale 2 Selecting 21
18 Paper Edge Guide 3 Typing Position 14
Cleaning
Lever Action 8,21 Paper Release Lever 3 Typing Stencils 9
Express Backspace Key 1, 12 Partial Carrier return 10 Velocity Control (Optional Feature) 16
Pitch 6,8

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