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| Parts » WTB : Olivetti Lettera 22 left platen knob » 14-11-2023 04:36:46 |
- ttt_21
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Hi,
Restoring a Lettera 22 which is missing the variable on the left knob.
The left knob is there, but strangely the push-in button is missing.
Let me know if anyone has one to sell.
Thank you!
| Maintenance & Repairs » Triumph Tippa 1960s ribbon vibrator not lifting high enough » 22-10-2022 10:09:36 |
- ttt_21
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Many thanks for reply and for sure there is consistency in our opinions about the Tippas!
Your reply open up many more avenues for me try and to keep me busy the next few days (nights really)
| Maintenance & Repairs » Triumph Tippa 1960s ribbon vibrator not lifting high enough » 21-10-2022 02:05:22 |
- ttt_21
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Thank you for the tips to apply a little black ink on type-slug
I like this idea to start looking ..
Cheers!
| Maintenance & Repairs » Triumph Tippa 1960s ribbon vibrator not lifting high enough » 20-10-2022 02:08:19 |
- ttt_21
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Hello!
Not sure if anyone feels the same .. there seems to be problem/s with every Tippa that I acquired .. which is very odd.
This time, I've got a nice beige cream color late 60s Triumph Tippa which is a carriage shift machine. All is good except that the Black uppercase top half is not getting printed.
If I lift the ribbon vibrator slightly higher by hand, then it will be printed. While in Red, the uppercase top half becomes black print.
Is there any adjustment to make the ribbon vibrator go higher?
As far as i can see and feel while pushing it higher, i don't feel anything blocking the vibrator to move upwards further.
Would poor ribbon drive cause this? Ribbon tension seems fine too.
Appreciate any ideas or suggestions .. thank you!
| Maintenance & Repairs » Adler Tippa 70s Loose Carriage » 04-8-2022 03:33:17 |
- ttt_21
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Hello everybody.
Having one Adler Tippa from the 70s which is a segment shift type.
As I start typing or press spacebar (with the carriage starting at the extreme right), the carriage moves from extreme right to the middle and stops there. Then, if I give the carriage a light jiggle, i am able to move the carriage further to the left as I type or spacebar. With this light jiggle, felt the carriage overcame something that was binding.
Able to move about a quarter distance more then it stops again. This time, I need to move the carriage a little more drastic. And here is where I realised what might be the problem - loose carriage.
I am able to move (tilt back to be precise) the carriage, as if it is a carriage-shift machine, so it is very loose.
With the carriage release pressed, the carriage can move smoothly but I can feel slight bump in at least two points while travelling on the rail. But when I intentionally tilt/ shift/move the carriage more, the carriage will get stuck.
Don't think anything is wrong with escapement as I am able to move it normally (well only halfway) and backspace normally. All the rail and track seems to be straight too.
Is there anyway to tighten the carriage? Never seen such a loose carriage before. Also been thinking if I should remove the carriage from the track below to inspect? Not sure if it will help and probably beyond me but appreciate any advice or some ideas here to start looking ..
Cheers and thank you!
| Parts » WTB: Scheidegger Princess-matic - Right side clear plastic guide » 01-8-2022 23:01:19 |
- ttt_21
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Clear plastic guide was broken during shipment. Pretty odd since it's sitting in the machine and in the case .. but yeah, very unfortunate.'
Hoping someone here has one from a parts machine. Thank you!
| Maintenance & Repairs » Olympia SF - faint type » 18-9-2021 03:55:35 |
- ttt_21
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Beautiful machine you got there!!
| Maintenance & Repairs » Olympia SF - faint type » 17-9-2021 12:09:19 |
- ttt_21
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Solved. Here is what I got that helped
| Maintenance & Repairs » Olympia SF - faint type » 17-9-2021 06:46:54 |
- ttt_21
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Good day to all !
4 years on from the original post now ...
and I have the same exact problem on the same machine described by the original post. My newly acquired Olympia SF looks to be well taken care and everything works just fine. Except for the faint type.
Is there a way I can move the platen towards the slug?
| Parts » WTB: Olivetti Dora or Lettera 31 Ribbon Cover » 01-7-2021 10:19:44 |
- ttt_21
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Uwe wrote:You can't edit a previous post, however I'll add it for you.
Wow, really appreciate that. Thank you very much!
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