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| + | | Remington Portables 1-5 || Proprietary, Remington Portable || Remington portable spools are smaller than conventional spools and take standard half-inch ribbon. | ||
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Ribbons come in three main materials: silk, cotton, and nylon. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. | Ribbons come in three main materials: silk, cotton, and nylon. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. | ||
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| + | As so many typewriters use standard half-inch ribbon, it is easier to list the exceptions rather than the rules. Unfortunately, this list is not exhaustive. | ||
Revision as of 07:36, 13 August 2022
An integral part of typewriters' ability to print characters is applying ink to the paper itself. Typewriters commonly use ink ribbons to achieve this, although some early machines will use ink rollers or pads. This article will describe ink and ribbon mechanisms, how they work, and what ribbons or ink supplies you need to replace the ones in your typewriter based on model.
Spools
The vast majority of typewriters use one of two standard spool types: DIN2103 and US Universal. Although both of these spools fit the same half-inch width ribbon, they have slightly different dimensions: DIN2103 has a wider hole in the centre and will fit European typewriters built for European market sale, whereas US Universal fits machines built for the American market. The vast majority of typewriters bought in the United States will have take US Universal spools. I NEED TO PUT A PIC HERE AND WILL DO THAT...EVENTUALLY
Certain brands and models use special spools as well. A few common examples are listed below:
| Machine | Spool Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remington Portables 1-5 | Proprietary, Remington Portable | Remington portable spools are smaller than conventional spools and take standard half-inch ribbon. |
| Woodstock | Proprietary spoked spools. | Example |
| Royal Standard | Pr | Example |
| Example | Example | Example |
| Example | Example | Example |
| Example | Example | Example |
| Example | Example | Example |
| Example | Example | Example |
Types of Ribbon
Ribbons come in three main materials: silk, cotton, and nylon. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
What Ribbon Should I Buy?
As so many typewriters use standard half-inch ribbon, it is easier to list the exceptions rather than the rules. Unfortunately, this list is not exhaustive.
