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General| Type | Electronic Typewriter |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Model | Wheelwriter 5 |
| Display | LCD |
| Keyboard | QWERTY |
| Printing Method | Daisy Wheel |
| Paper Handling | Automatic paper insertion |
| Paper Width | 8.5 inches |
| Pitch | 10, 12, 15 characters per inch |
| Line Spacing | 1, 1.5, 2 |
| Features | Spell check |
| Power Supply | 120V AC |
| Fonts | Various daisy wheel fonts available |
Follow steps to unpack and set up your typewriter.
Instructions for safely removing the printwheel.
Important steps for installing a new printwheel.
Detailed steps for setting and saving left and right margins.
Instructions for setting, clearing, and saving tab stops.
Steps for manually erasing characters.
Steps for automatic centering of text.
Steps to enable and disable automatic underlining.
Instructions for turning automatic carrier return on and off.
Steps for setting and clearing temporary left margins for indentation.
Steps for typing columns using decimal tabulation for alignment.
Steps for storing a job in the typewriter's memory.
Instructions for playing back stored jobs.
Steps to add words to a stored job.
Steps to remove words from a stored job.
Steps to replace words within a stored job.
Steps to delete a specific storage area.
Steps for removing ribbon and tape cassettes.
Steps for installing ribbon and tape cassettes.
How to check battery status and troubleshoot issues.
Instructions for correctly installing new batteries.
Explanations for various beeper and light signal combinations.
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