Parts & AccessoriesRibbon Spools Are Not Interchangeable: A Field GuideThere are at least a dozen incompatible spool designs in common circulation. Buying the wrong size means a ribbon that will not feed. Here is how to identify what your machine actually takes.Tag
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Parts & AccessoriesRibbon Spools Are Not Interchangeable: A Field GuideThere are at least a dozen incompatible spool designs in common circulation. Buying the wrong size means a ribbon that will not feed. Here is how to identify what your machine actually takes.
Parts & AccessoriesChoosing a Ribbon: Cotton, Nylon, Silk, and What Each One Costs YouThe label just says 'universal typewriter ribbon'. In practice, the material — cotton, nylon, silk — changes the impression, the lifespan, and whether you can re-ink at home.
Restoration TutorialsReplacing a Ribbon on Almost Any MachineUniversal spools, fabric versus nylon, DIN standards versus proprietary reels. A ten-minute job that looks intimidating the first time and never intimidating again.