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Cerafuki: /* Table 3: Platen and Rubber */

2024-06-21T19:27:44Z

Table 3: Platen and Rubber

Cerafuki: /* Table 2: Carriage Issues */

2024-06-21T19:15:29Z

Table 2: Carriage Issues

Cerafuki: /* Table 3: Platen and Rubber */

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Table 3: Platen and Rubber

Cerafuki: /* Table 3: Platen and Rubber */

2024-05-16T01:39:56Z

Table 3: Platen and Rubber

Cerafuki: /* Table 2: Carriage Issues */

2024-05-16T01:35:35Z

Table 2: Carriage Issues

Cerafuki at 01:34, 16 May 2024

2024-05-16T01:34:55Z

Cerafuki: /* Table 1: Diagnosis */

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Table 1: Diagnosis

Cerafuki: /* Table 3: Platen and Rubber */

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Table 3: Platen and Rubber

Cerafuki: /* Table 3: Platen and Rubber */

2023-08-13T02:43:08Z

Table 3: Platen and Rubber

Cerafuki at 17:12, 29 March 2023

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 | Paper punches through. || When typing, particularly symbols such as O or period, holes appear in the page. || Recover the platen or use backing sheets.
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-| Example || Example || Example
+| Platen knobs will not rotate at all. || Platen is stuck in place, and rotating the knobs does not do anything. || Platen may have bonded with feed rollers or rusted in place. Check for rust, put penetrating oil on any joints, and wait. Consider using gentle force.
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 | Example || Example || Example
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-| Carriage Stuck (Olympia) || Carriage gets stuck at certain points of movement. || Proceed to
+| Carriage Stuck (Olympia SM2/3/4/5) || Carriage gets stuck at certain points of movement. || Olympia SM-series machines have a series of rubber body spacers that compress over time. These will cause the carriage to catch on the rear of the shell if too short.
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 | Carriage Stuck (All other brands) || Example || Example

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 | Paper won't feed. || Paper refuses to advance when the platen knobs are spun.  || Check the paper release lever of your machine. If it is not activated, look at feed rollers to check if they are flat or stuck.
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-| Feed rollers are flat. || Feed rollers, either on the front or back of the typewriter, have a flat spot. || Remove feed rollers, and [[recover | Platen]] them.
+| Feed rollers are flat. || Feed rollers, either on the front or back of the typewriter, have a flat spot. || Remove feed rollers, and [[Platen|recover]] them.
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-| Feed rollers are stuck. || Feed rollers, either on the front or back of the typewriter, are stuck to the platen. || Generally, engaging the paper release lever and disengaging it will unstick feed rollers. If problem persists, carefully knock the rollers clean from the platen using a screwdriver. Feed rollers and platen may need [[recovery | Platen]].
+| Feed rollers are stuck. || Feed rollers, either on the front or back of the typewriter, are stuck to the platen. || Generally, engaging the paper release lever and disengaging it will unstick feed rollers. If problem persists, carefully knock the rollers clean from the platen using a screwdriver. Feed rollers and platen may need [[Platen|recovery]].
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 | Paper punches through. || When typing, particularly symbols such as O or period, holes appear in the page. || Recover the platen or use backing sheets.

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 ! Issue !! Description !! Fix and Reasoning
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-| Paper won't feed. || Paper refuses to advance when the platen knobs are spun.  || Example
+| Paper won't feed. || Paper refuses to advance when the platen knobs are spun.  || Check the paper release lever of your machine. If it is not activated, look at feed rollers to check if they are flat or stuck.
 |-
-| Paper punches through. || When typing, particularly symbols such as O or period, holes appear in the page. || Recover the platen or use backing sheets.
+| Feed rollers are flat. || Feed rollers, either on the front or back of the typewriter, have a flat spot. || Remove feed rollers, and [[recover | Platen]] them.
 |-
-| Example || Example || Example
+| Feed rollers are stuck. || Feed rollers, either on the front or back of the typewriter, are stuck to the platen. || Generally, engaging the paper release lever and disengaging it will unstick feed rollers. If problem persists, carefully knock the rollers clean from the platen using a screwdriver. Feed rollers and platen may need [[recovery | Platen]].
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-| Example || Example || Example
+| Paper punches through. || When typing, particularly symbols such as O or period, holes appear in the page. || Recover the platen or use backing sheets.
 |-
 | Example || Example || Example

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 === Table 2: Carriage Issues ===
-Carriage issues
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-This page aims to help you diagnose and repair your typewriter via a flowsheet method. This guide will apply to most manual type-bar typewriters; however, more obscure makes are best taken to Discord to ask in person. Furthermore, electrics, electronics and Selectrics are not covered here.
+This page aims to help you diagnose and repair your typewriter via a flowsheet method. This guide will apply to most manual type-bar typewriters; however, more obscure or older makes are best taken to Discord to ask in person. Furthermore, electrics, electronics, indexes, and Selectrics are not covered here.
-Repair manuals can be found on machine-specific pages, or [https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-manuals.html here]. If you want more interactive help, don't be afraid to ask for help in the typewriter discord server's #help channel. An invite is linked [https://discord.gg/KvpygutZ here].
+Repair manuals can be found on machine-specific pages, or [https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-manuals.html on Richard Polt's website]. If you want more interactive help, don't be afraid to ask for help in the typewriter discord server's #help channel. An invite is linked [https://discord.gg/KvpygutZ here].
 We always recommend checking out cleaning first before moving to repair. Many issues are solvable without resorting to mechanical repairs.
-Do not attempt repair if you are not confident in your ability to work on mechanical objects, or are experiencing heightened emotions (especially anger). Take photos as you work and keep parts organized. '''The Typewriter Wiki and its writers cannot be held responsible for any damage to your machine as a result of following these instructions.'''
+Do not attempt repair if you are not confident in your ability to work on mechanical objects, or are experiencing heightened emotions (especially anger or frustration). General mechanical intuition goes a long way, as well as careful observation. Take photos as you work and keep parts organized. '''The Typewriter Wiki and its writers cannot be held responsible for any damage to your machine as a result of following these instructions.'''

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 | Typewriter Shift is Unaligned || Typewriter may print in a straight line, but will not print capitals and lowercase letters on the same line.  || Proceed to [[#Table 4: Key Issues]]
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-| Ribbon not Working Properly. || Your ribbon isn't raising, or reversing, or moving. || Proceed to [[#Table 4: Ribbon Issues]]
+| Ribbon not Working Properly. || Your ribbon isn't raising, or reversing, or moving. Alternatively, you get half-red half-black. || Proceed to [[#Table 4: Ribbon Issues]]
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 | Typewriter Skips Spaces || Typewriter skips every nth space on the writing line.  || Proceed to [[#Table 5: Escapement]]

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 Repair manuals can be found on machine-specific pages, or [https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-manuals.html here]. If you want more interactive help, don't be afraid to ask for help in the typewriter discord server's #help channel. An invite is linked [https://discord.gg/KvpygutZ here].
-We always recommend checking out cleaning first before moving to repair. Many issues are solvable without resorting to mechanical repairs. Do not attempt repair if you are not confident in your ability to work on mechanical objects, or are experiencing heightened emotions (anger, euphoria). Take photos as you work and keep parts organized. '''The Typewriter Wiki and its writers cannot be held responsible for any damage to your machine as a result of following these instructions.'''
+We always recommend checking out cleaning first before moving to repair. Many issues are solvable without resorting to mechanical repairs.
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 | Typewriter Skips Spaces || Typewriter skips every nth space on the writing line.  || Proceed to [[#Table 5: Escapement]]
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 | Typewriter is heavily damaged || Typewriter is covered coated in dirt, rust, or other fun things. May or may not be missing parts or have a multitude of broken parts. || Proceed to [[#Table 6: Full Restoration]]
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 ===Table 6: Full Restoration===
-If you would like to attempt a full restoration, we highly recommend taking your machine to the Discord --or, budget and time willing, a local typewriter shop of repute!
+If you would like to attempt a full restoration, we highly recommend taking your machine to the Discord --or, budget and time willing, a local typewriter shop of repute! More detailed information and machine-specific help is generally helpful for a full restoration involving disassembly.
 Here is a basic guide to common issues you may encounter.
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 ! Issue !! Description !! Solutions
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-| Missing Parts || Example || Example
+| Missing Parts || Parts are missing from the typewriter. || Example
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-| Rust || Example || Example
+| Rust || Parts of the typewriter, particularly unpainted metal parts, have rust. || If the part is easily removed from the typewriter, removal and placing it in a solution of Evapo-Rust solution is generally recommended. Alternate rust removal agents include Rust-Oleum formulas and apple vinegar. Depending on the part, it may be unfeasible to remove from the typewriter. In this case, Loctite Naval Jelly is often used. Be careful while using rust removal solvents and note that many will react with paint.
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-| Cobwebs, Dust, etc. || Example || Example
+| Cobwebs, Dust, etc. || The typewriter is generally dirty. || Example
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-| Mold and Mildew || Example || Example
+| Mold and Mildew || Soundproofing or fabric parts have developed mold or mildew growths. || Mold and mildew is only often found on soundproofing or fabric parts, as typewriter paint and metal does not provide a suitable growing environment for them. Oftentimes, these parts can be replaced. Otherwise, spraying with isopropyl alcohol and leaving to sun-dry is recommended. These parts can often develop a strong smell that will go away with sun exposure.
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 | Decals || Example || Example