Common Questions
Others have felt your pain.
Contents
Common Repairs
How Do I Clean My Typewriter?
Check out cleaning tips in Typewriter Cleaning and Cleanliness
How do I reattach the drawband?
The concept is similar across many typewriters. Check out some of these videos:
Royal Typewriter Draw Band String Cable Reattached Main Spring Wound
Royal "O" Typewriter Draw Band Repaired Replaced Mainspring Wound
Common Problems
How do I fix a sticky ribbon vibrator?
Could be gunked up or need to be re-formed. Definitely rule out all other potential causes before bending the metal.
What do I do if letters are getting cut off?
This could be because your ribbon vibrator (the part that raises the ribbon up) is not raising enough OR that you need some adjustment to the shift mechanism. A fix for the former can be easier and should be attempted first. However, before any repairs should be attempted, make sure it is *clean*. Dirt and will also prevent it from raising high enough. On a few machines, an improperly threaded ribbon will also cause this issue.
