Any of you remember how to use a typewriter?

**ilyaz** · 08-13-2011, 06:20 AM

Here are some photos of the machine: http://s941.photobucket.com/albums/a...%20typewriter/

I tried pushing all the buttons on both left and right and moving both levers on the carriage but nothing worked. I think it's broken.

I was thinking of putting it on eBay but not sure now. Do you think its parts would be of interest to anyone? Or should I just scrap the whole thing?

Thanks.

**daw_green_clean** · 08-13-2011, 12:05 PM

Do you see the R, 1, 2 in the first photo? You need it set to 1 for single space; 2 is for double space. My guess would be the current setting is "R" --- can't tell you what that stands for....definitely not Reverse. It looks like the red indicator is on R.

**Mick** · 08-18-2011, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by daw_green_clean

Do you see the R, 1, 2 in the first photo? You need it set to 1 for single space; 2 is for double space. My guess would be the current setting is "R" --- can't tell you what that stands for....definitely not Reverse. It looks like the red indicator is on R.

R = Release (paper). That's what you're looking for to make the paper advance one or two spaces (double space). Should be some setting for 1/2 space, too.

**ilyaz** · 08-18-2011, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Mick

R = Release (paper). That's what you're looking for to make the paper advance one or two spaces (double space). Should be some setting for 1/2 space, too.

I think it's broken. Tried that level -- did not help. Well, I guess this one will be taken apart. Too bad.