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The Smith-Corona Classic 12, or "6-series", was Smith-Corona's successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector.
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= Servicing =
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=History & Basic Info=
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The Smith-Corona Classic 12, or "6-series", was Smith-Corona's successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector.
  
 
Watch out! Lots of plastic. Be careful and proceed with caution.
 
Watch out! Lots of plastic. Be careful and proceed with caution.
  
== Disassembly ==
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=Common Problems & Repair=
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These are generally solid machines, so they can often be found complete and in working order. However, the excessive use in plastic that was used in the manufacturing process of this machine can provide you with a few broken parts. Most commonly, the carriage release levers.
  
 
=== Removing Shell ===
 
=== Removing Shell ===
  
Removing the shell should be similar to this: [https://youtu.be/Ez-QA6iPmfE Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe 6 series Manual Typewriter Case Cover Shell Removal procedure]
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Removing the shell should be similar to this: [https://youtu.be/Ez-QA6iPmfE Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe 6 series Manual Typewriter Case Cover Shell Removal procedure.
 
 
=== Remove Plastic Carriage Pieces ===
 
  
 
This video may give insight into removing those plastic pieces attached to the carriage [https://youtu.be/lT-t6zHPi0k Smith Corona Manual Typewriter Carriage Release Arm Repair Fix Broken Plastic Handle]
 
This video may give insight into removing those plastic pieces attached to the carriage [https://youtu.be/lT-t6zHPi0k Smith Corona Manual Typewriter Carriage Release Arm Repair Fix Broken Plastic Handle]
  
=== Removing the Platen ===
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SCM Quick-release platen demonstration: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7kdBT5QX-0 10 Seconds, Platen Removed and Reinstalled, Smith Corona Typewriter Rollers Paper Pan]
  
Should be similar to this: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7kdBT5QX-0 10 Seconds, Platen Removed and Reinstalled, Smith Corona Typewriter Rollers Paper Pan]
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=Manuals=
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*[https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/SCMClassic12.pdf User's Manual]

Revision as of 04:32, 31 October 2021


A Smith-Corona Classic 12 still in its case

History & Basic Info

The Smith-Corona Classic 12, or "6-series", was Smith-Corona's successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector.

Watch out! Lots of plastic. Be careful and proceed with caution.

Common Problems & Repair

These are generally solid machines, so they can often be found complete and in working order. However, the excessive use in plastic that was used in the manufacturing process of this machine can provide you with a few broken parts. Most commonly, the carriage release levers.

Removing Shell

Removing the shell should be similar to this: [https://youtu.be/Ez-QA6iPmfE Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe 6 series Manual Typewriter Case Cover Shell Removal procedure.

This video may give insight into removing those plastic pieces attached to the carriage Smith Corona Manual Typewriter Carriage Release Arm Repair Fix Broken Plastic Handle

SCM Quick-release platen demonstration: 10 Seconds, Platen Removed and Reinstalled, Smith Corona Typewriter Rollers Paper Pan

Manuals