SCM CORPORATION VICEROY DE-LUXE World Famous Portable Typewriter Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- SCM CORPORATION
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CORPORATION VICEROY DE-LUXE World Famous Portable Typewriter
Instruction Manual
VICEROY DE -LUXE
U.S. PAT. 0197153. 0197155
IMPORTANT CHECKPOINT FOR OPERATION
If typebars operate but do not print, make sure your Ribbon Color Selector is
not in stencil position
TO USE YOUR VICEROY DELUXE PORTABLE
Although small, this typewriter is capable of big typing tasks, and we are
sure that you will find its fine touch and fast action make typing really
easy. In addition, you will appreciate the many features of this machine that
can simplify your work.
STYLISH CARRYING CASE
To remove the lid of your new “portable” integral carrying c,ase, simply unlatch, open, and lift off. To center the carriage when replacing the lid, depress the Tab Key until the carriage stops with the triangular graduation (on the top surface of Paper Bail) in line with the center of the type guide. Place the lid over the machine with the lower lip W the rear edge hooked under the lip on the rear of the type-writer base. The lid will automatically latch when closed.
PAPER BAIL
The main purpose of the Paper Bail is to hold the paper against the Platen roller to assure sharp type impressions. In addition, it provides. a full- length scale for setting side margins, a. it furnishes an accurate means for inserting paper just where you want it. Swing the bail up out of the way for erasing. When erasing, form the habit of moving the carriage to the extreme end so erasings will fall OUT OF (not INTO) the machine.
POWER SPACE KEY
This feature gives you amazing electric-like carriage action when you apply pressure to the key. The carriage moves smoothly to any point on the writing line. This extra versatility in the keyboard allows you to fill in forms or ledgers rapidly, start lines within the pre-set tabs and begin your lines at any random point on the writing line.
TOUCH SELECTOR
The Touch Selector adjusts the key tension from L (light) for those with a
light touch to H (heavy) for typists with a firmer stroke. Set to the position
most comfortable for you.
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
If you want your typing two lines apart, just pull the Linespace Selector
forward to the double spacing position.
LINE RETAINER
When you wish to vary the line spacing for filling printed forms, or for
typing subscripts or exponents, pull the Line Retainer forward, and space the
paper by turning the Platen Knobs. When ready to return to the original line
spacing, push the retainer back again.
CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
After finishing a line, use the Carriage Return Lever to return the
carriage to the starting point and space the paper up for the next line.
MANUAL RIBBON REVERSE
Reversing the direction of ribbon travel is done automatically at each end of the ribbon, but the manual reverse lever situated under the cover plate allows you to reverse the direction of travel at any time you wish.
Retractable paper support
Raise the support arms when you went to check or proof work that is still
in the typewriter
MARGIN STOPS
Businesslike side margins are assured by the positive, fully visible “quickset” Margin Stops. To set either margin, press down on the stop and slide to the desired position. As you are typing, a warning bell sounds about 7 spaces before the right margin is reached.
PAGE GAGETM INDICATOR
The Page Gage Indicator tells how far your typing line is from the bottom of the page. On the left Platen end below the words “Page Gage” on the Eraser Table, are two rows of numbers marked in red. Turn the Platen until the number indicating the length of the paper you are using is aligned under the word “SET” on the Paper Bail. Insert paper squarely to assure straight feeding, and type in the usual manner. As you approach the bottom of the sheet, the red numerals under the word “END” on the Paper Bail show you the number of inches remaining to the bottom of the paper.
RIBBON COLOR SELECTOR
The Ribbon Color Selector is located to the right of the keyboard. To type
with the red part of the ribbon, move the Selector to the top position
opposite the red dot; to type with the black part of the ribbon, move the
Selector down opposite the black dot. Use the center position for cutting
stencils. In this position, the ribbon is not used and type bars leave no
inked impression.
LINE INDICATOR When typed copy must go back into At typewriter for
additions or corrections, the Line Indicator is indispensable. After inserting
the partly typed sheet, push the Paper Release Lever back and move the sheet
until the bottom of a typed line is even with the horizontal edge of the Line
Indicator and either one of the two V-shaped notches in this edge is exactly
centered As a typed character, Pull the Paper Release Lever forward before
typing.
MARGIN RELEASE KEY
The Margin Release Key permits you to type beyond the margin stops. To type
beyond the right margin, depress the M-R Key and continue typing. To type
beyond the left margin depress and hold the M-R Key while moving the Carriage
with the Carriage Release Lever or Bacicspace Key to the desired typing
position.
BACK-SPACE AND DE-JAM KEY
Prett the back-space key once for each spat you wish to is the carriage
back toward the Aft margin. If typebars “bunch up” it may its that you are
striking between the keys; striking two or more at one time. A touch of the
de-jam will release the typebars.
REMOVING COVER PLATE
Move the carriage to the extreme left and grasp the cover plate firmly. Lift
the plate up evenly from both sides and pull it towards the front of the
typewriter. To replace the cover plate, fit it in toward the front of the
typewriter first, and then push it down on the back part until it snaps into
place. Make sure the back of the cover plate is held in place by the retaining
spring, on the type-writer.
CARRIAGE RELEASE LEVER
To move the carriage to the right, simply push it along. To move the
carriage to the left, use the Carriage Release Lever on the right end of the
carriage. Hold this lever forward while you move the carriage to the left
where you want it.
REPLACING RIBB
ONS Ribbons come wound on proper spools to fit. When purchasing replacement
ribbons be sure to specify “SCM portable” and give the serial number of your
machine.
Move the carriage to the extreme left, and remove the cover plate. Wind all
the ribbon onto one spool, using the Manual Ribbon Reverse Lever if necessary.
Hold the ribbon on both sides of the ribbon vibrator, sliding the ribbon down
and then up a. out of the vibrator. Pull up on each of the ribbon spools, and
remove both spools.
Unfasten the ribbon from t. empty spool by carefully pulling off t. metal dip
holding t. the ribbon on the spool. Keep the empty spool and the metal clip;
discard the old ribbon on its spool.
Set the Manual Ribbon Reverse Lever in the right position. Unwind about 12
inches of t. new ribbon, and,t the new spool and ribbon into the right ribbon
cup, making certain the spool is seated on the spindle. Be sure the ribbon
winds from the back of the spool.
Lay the loose end of the new ribbon on the hub inside the empty spool. Snap
the metal clip over the ribbon to fasten it. Wind enough ribbon on the empty
spool to cover the metal eyelet in the ribbon. Set the Manual Ribbon Reverse
Lever in the left position, and put the spool into the left ribbon cup. Make
sure the ribbon winds to and from the back of each spool.
Slip the ribbon into the slots of the ribbon guides adjacent to the left and
right ribbon spools cups.
Lock the Shift Key in the capital-letter position. Slip the ribbon between the
Line Indicator and the ribbon vibrator. (See figure I below). Hold the ribbon
on both sides of the vibrator, squeezing the lower edge of the ribbon into the
lower part of the vibrator. (See figure 2). Slide the ribbon from side to
side, straightening it so it fits into the upper part of the vibrator. (See
figure 3). Pull the ribbon a little to the left and right to make sure it is
correctly threaded. Take up slack by turning the ribbon spool. Replace the
cover plate, making certain it is securely held in place by the rear retaining
springs.
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PAPER RELEASE LEVER
If the paper needs to be straightened, push the Paper Release Lever
backward to release Ae tension. Pull the lever forward before typing.
HALF SPACING OF LETTERS
Typing errors in which a letter is added or omitted from a word may be
corrected by the use of half-spacing. Half-spacing is done with the space bar,
which when held down allows the carriage to move space and when released
allows it to move the remaining space. By holding the space bar down, while
striking a letter, you print that letter space to the right of where it would
normally go. To correct the error shown .in example “A” below, erase the
underlined words, and position the carriage as though you were going to type
in the space immediately following “Yours”. Before striking “v” press down and
hold the space bar; then strike the “v”. Release the space bar; press and hold
the space bar again while striking “e”. Do this with each letter and the word
will fit into the space. Where you have one letter too many as in the example
“B”, you will need to add space before and after the corrected word. Proceed
as before, but start one full space to the right of “Yours”. Half-spacing is
also very useful in justifying right-hand margins and in expanding headings
for emphasis.
(A) Yours very truly
(a) Your mu’ truly Yours very truly
PRESET. TABULATOR
The Tabulator Key moves the carriage to preset stops quickly, easily, and
accurately. The markings on top of the Paper Bail show the location of each
stop. To move the carriage to a stop, depress the TAB key on the right of the
keyboard. Use the tab stops for typing columnar copy, setting dates and
signatures on correspondence, making paragraph indentations, and placing
headings. ‘PRESET is a trademark of S.C.M. Corporation for its predetermining
tabulator.
SHIFT KEY AND SHIFT
LOCK To type capital letters or any characters shown on the top half of a
typing key, press down on the Shift Key before typing the character. Press the
Shift Lock Key until it catches, to type all capital letters. To release the
Shift Lock, press the left Shift Key.
SERIAL NUMBER
For your protection, every machine carries a serial number stamped on the
frame. Record this number for use in ordering supplies and accessories and as
identification in case of theft. The serial number can be seen easily when you
remove the cover plate and look to the left of the right ribbon spool and down
at the frame.
SERVICE
For service during the warranty period following the directions on the
exclusive Smith-Corona War-ranty included with every new typewriter. Should
your typewriter require oiling, cleaning, or mechanical attention, return it
to the dealer from whom it was purchased or take it to the nearest Smith-
Corona branch office.
SCM (UNITED KINGDOM) LTD
CONSUMER PRODUCTS DIVISION SCM HOUSE, NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD, LONDON N.W.10
WORKS: KENRICK WAY. WEST BROMWICH. STAFFS.
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