Typewriter Talk / Royal Quiet De Luxe Backspace Problem

**Posted by Gaust** 16-5-2018 18:13:06

I recently acquired a 1956 Royal Quiet De Luxe with a backspace problem. The backspace happens but does not maintain the new position after releasing the backspace key. What should I be looking for? I have the back panel off trying to determine if the linkage was off, but I don't see anything obvious. I did notice that if I lift the left corner of the carriage it will work okay. Has the position of the carriage or carriage rails shifted and is perhaps causing the problem?

**Posted by Gaust** 17-5-2018 00:08:44

Found an online discussion related to my backspace problem which leads me to believe that this is not an uncommon problem with Royal QDL’s. Does anyone know of a fix? Or is it time for me to find a repair shop?

**Posted by Lucas Dul** 18-5-2018 00:13:28

If you smack it down really hard, does it stick? If so, it may just be a matter of readjusting.

**Posted by Gaust** 10-10-2019 14:38:37

Fixed! I found a blog that addressed the problem.

**Posted by OlivWriter** 15-3-2024 12:37:32

Which blog ?

**Posted by OlivWriter** 19-3-2024 08:46:08

So, does anyone have the link to the blog ?

**Posted by M. Höhne** 19-3-2024 09:32:58

OlivWriter wrote:
So, does anyone have the link to the blog ?

Probably this one. It has helped me... Good luck!
https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/56p9zt/royal_quiet_de_luxe_backspace_fix/

**Posted by OlivWriter** 20-3-2024 06:33:30

THANKS M. Höhne !
Too bad it doesn't fit my machine...