- DanS
- Platen Punisher
Offline - From: New Virginia, IA
- Registered: 18-10-2017
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Re: Need a recommendation for my first typewriter.
Thanks! I thought there might have been a base model and a De Luxe model.
There's a Staples about 45 minutes from me. I'll check with them. Is it typical to use a 3 part ribbon, i.e., black/stencil/red, or just an all black? Do you think it will come on the correct spools or will I need to wind it on the existing spools? I'll check it out.
I just might be able to fabricate a temporary solution while waiting for a replacement part.
- Uwe
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- From: Toronto, Canada
- Registered: 12-3-2013
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Re: Need a recommendation for my first typewriter.
Generic spools should work on your machine, but always keep the ones that came with it!
Typewriter ribbon (at least the vast majority of it - there were a couple of oddball exceptions) is either one- or two-part (one or two colours). When a ribbon colour selector is switched to stencil, the ribbon is not used and the ribbon vibrator does not lift with the keystroke. Whether you use a one or two colour ribbon is a personal preference. Most of my machines are loaded with a single colour ribbon because I have almost no use for a second colour, AND I like to be able to flip the spools upside down and use the other half of the ribbon when the first half is worn out.
