Description

Introduction:

The following program is a training series on the IBM Selectric Typewriter. It was produced by Audio Visuals Universal in the 1970s, and is no longer available. Originally, the series was sold as sets of audio cassettes and 35mm color slides. After decaying for decades, the entire series was digitized for download online in 2008.

Credit is due to the following persons:

Peter Brun - Initially purchased the series on ebay and was kind enough to make copies for digitization. Additionally, he digitized the slides and augmented their information.

Bill Hicks - Digitized the audio cassettes and posted the series online for download.

Jim Bigwood, Audio Supervisor @ Maryland Public Television - Generously offered the use of his facilities to digitize the audio cassettes.

Table of Contents:

10-1A Positive Power: Operational Shaft

10-1B Positive Power: Printing Mechanism

10-2A Negative Power: Escapement, Tabulation, Backspace, Carrier Return

10-2B Manipulative Assignments

10-2C Dual Pitch: Selectric II

10-3A Input: Keyboard

10-4A Output: Printing Mechanism

10-4B Tilt & Rotate Adjustments

10-5A Sundry Mechanisms: Platen, Index, Fabric Ribbon

10-5B Correcting Tape Mechanism: Tech III Ribbon Mechanism

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