Description: Smith Corona Electra XT Electric Correcting Typewriter. Serial No. 3LRU232530 c. 1976 - This machine works very well and has a smooth typing action. - This model is one of the most popular portable typewriters in its time.- The typewriter is in good working condition. - Type size is pica i.e., ten characters per inch horizontal, six lines per inch vertical. - Carriage moves smoothly and travels all the way across without assistance. - Carriage returns smoothly without unusual noise or vibration. - Carriage Release Levers work correctly to manually move the carriage smoothly. - Power carriage return / line space lever mechanism works with options for 1, 1-1/2 or 2, line spacing. - The escapement works well, it does not skip or stutter. - Several scales are available to monitor and manage you typing, including Paper Table Scale, Paper Bail Scale, Card and Line Indicator Scale. - All scales are synchronized and read from left to right. - The Page Gage scale automatically tells how many inches remain when typing near the bottom of a page. - The keyboard and controls are like a standard office typewriter, designed for natural ease in typing. - All the keys work and type and return smoothly without sticking. - The shift keys and shift lock mechanism work properly. - All the paper set functions such as margin release, platen knobs carriage release and paper bale all function properly. - The rabbit ears paper support arms works properly. - The Line Retainer setting works to change the line spacing for typing superscript or subscript among other uses and return to the exact original spacing. - The Variable Line Spacer Button works to permanently change the line spacing. - Includes a ribbon that prints and corrects. It is used so no guarantee on how much life is left in the ribbon. - The ribbon vibrator i.e. the part that raises and lowers the ribbon allows you to work on the top or bottom half of the ribbon, or to use the stencil function. - The automatic ribbon reverse functions properly and there is a ribbon reverse lever to change ribbon direction manually. - Margins are set using Quick-Set Margin buttons which allows the user to set margins easily without disturbing paper in the machine. - The tab function works properly. Tabs are pre-set every ten spaces. - Includes correction key feature which allows the user to backspace, correct and retype characters. - The Touch Selector feature adjusts the sensitivity of the keys to your own touch which can be low, medium or high.- Includes the Changeable Type Selection which allows you to change the type on the one typebar designed to accept Changeable Type. Options includes characters for mathematics, language, monetary, and miscellaneous. Caracters are not included and are sold separately. - Best of all, the bell works. It gives a loud ring in a pleasant tone.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Temperance, Michigan
End Time: 2025-02-08T17:32:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Smith Corona
Type: Electric
Features: With Case
Vintage: Yes
