Difference between revisions of "Royal Quiet De Luxe"
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The Royal Quiet De Luxe (commonly referred to as "QDL") was manufactured by the Royal Typewriter Company from 1939-1957. The model went through 4 different shell designs, and is one of Royal's most common portables available today. This line is the successor to the [[Royal De Luxe]] | The Royal Quiet De Luxe (commonly referred to as "QDL") was manufactured by the Royal Typewriter Company from 1939-1957. The model went through 4 different shell designs, and is one of Royal's most common portables available today. This line is the successor to the [[Royal De Luxe]] | ||
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First Generation QDLs look very much like baby [[Royal KMM]]s. They are often found in black crinkle paint, but a few colored ones do exist. These are not to be confused with "candy QDLs' which came in bright, glossy paint. | First Generation QDLs look very much like baby [[Royal KMM]]s. They are often found in black crinkle paint, but a few colored ones do exist. These are not to be confused with "candy QDLs' which came in bright, glossy paint. | ||
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From 1948-49, Royal produced a new generation of QDLs, with a new shell designed by Henry Dreyfuss. "Tombstone" keys were also added. These keys are similar to the ones on the [[Royal KMG]]. | From 1948-49, Royal produced a new generation of QDLs, with a new shell designed by Henry Dreyfuss. "Tombstone" keys were also added. These keys are similar to the ones on the [[Royal KMG]]. | ||
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In 1950, Royal once again changed the shell of the QDL. In 1953, they redesigned it again, hiding some of the controls on the inside of the hood, and adding a spring loaded ribbon cover, that can be opened by pressing the button on the left side of the front panel. Some QDLs were also equipped with a mainspring tension adjuster. | In 1950, Royal once again changed the shell of the QDL. In 1953, they redesigned it again, hiding some of the controls on the inside of the hood, and adding a spring loaded ribbon cover, that can be opened by pressing the button on the left side of the front panel. Some QDLs were also equipped with a mainspring tension adjuster. | ||
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File:Royal QDL.jpg|thumb|A QDL owned by Nathan S | File:Royal QDL.jpg|thumb|A QDL owned by Nathan S | ||
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Candy QDLS are recognisable by their bright, glossy paint colors. They were first introduced in 1955, and ran until 1957. These are not to be confused with later QDLs, as these have regular silver "Royal" nameplates, and the late model ones have red "Royal" nameplates. | Candy QDLS are recognisable by their bright, glossy paint colors. They were first introduced in 1955, and ran until 1957. These are not to be confused with later QDLs, as these have regular silver "Royal" nameplates, and the late model ones have red "Royal" nameplates. | ||
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Royal QDLs are usually solid machines. However, they are somewhat sensitive to rust, especially the later models. If you experience regular skipping, you probably have a chipped or broken starwheel. Watch out for that when purchasing. | Royal QDLs are usually solid machines. However, they are somewhat sensitive to rust, especially the later models. If you experience regular skipping, you probably have a chipped or broken starwheel. Watch out for that when purchasing. | ||
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[https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/1941rqd.pdf 1941 Manual] | [https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/1941rqd.pdf 1941 Manual] | ||
[http://www.machinesoflovinggrace.com/manuals/Manual-RoyalQDL48.pdf 1948 Manual] | [http://www.machinesoflovinggrace.com/manuals/Manual-RoyalQDL48.pdf 1948 Manual] | ||
Revision as of 22:10, 20 October 2020
Contents
History and Basic Info
The Royal Quiet De Luxe (commonly referred to as "QDL") was manufactured by the Royal Typewriter Company from 1939-1957. The model went through 4 different shell designs, and is one of Royal's most common portables available today. This line is the successor to the Royal De Luxe
First Generation: Baby KMMs
First Generation QDLs look very much like baby Royal KMMs. They are often found in black crinkle paint, but a few colored ones do exist. These are not to be confused with "candy QDLs' which came in bright, glossy paint.
A repainted Royal QDL owned by Mark Petersen
Second Generation: Dreyfuss QDL
From 1948-49, Royal produced a new generation of QDLs, with a new shell designed by Henry Dreyfuss. "Tombstone" keys were also added. These keys are similar to the ones on the Royal KMG.
Third Generation: '50 and '53 Redesign
In 1950, Royal once again changed the shell of the QDL. In 1953, they redesigned it again, hiding some of the controls on the inside of the hood, and adding a spring loaded ribbon cover, that can be opened by pressing the button on the left side of the front panel. Some QDLs were also equipped with a mainspring tension adjuster.
A QDL owned by Nathan S
Candy QDLs
Candy QDLS are recognisable by their bright, glossy paint colors. They were first introduced in 1955, and ran until 1957. These are not to be confused with later QDLs, as these have regular silver "Royal" nameplates, and the late model ones have red "Royal" nameplates.
A Candy Royal QDL owned by Mark Petersen. Note the silver logo
Common Issues
Royal QDLs are usually solid machines. However, they are somewhat sensitive to rust, especially the later models. If you experience regular skipping, you probably have a chipped or broken starwheel. Watch out for that when purchasing.
Manuals
1941 Manual 1948 Manual 1952 Manual
(All of these are from Richard Polt's site)
