I was changing out the ribbon in my 1964 Olympia SM-8 so I thought I might as well make a video about it. Enjoy!
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15 thoughts on “Replacing typewriter ribbon”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars -Jeff- says:

    Ahhh. High School typing class with half broken gray crinkle finish Royals. 60 words per minute with 2 errors was the final!

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Martin says:

    I spy a Zoom H6. Lovely bit of kit. I'm currently using it as a sound card with phantom power for my big condenser microphone on video calls.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars smtpgirl says:

    I remember those days

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Baratono says:

    I can smell this video! Ribbon ink and typewriter oil.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay Cie says:

    Not judging I know a ton of people hunt and peck but for some reason I pictured Fran as having excellent keyboarding.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Aaron Blair says:

    Mmmmm. Green

    Recently been reviving spirit duplicators with tattoo stencil sheets. Seem to be the closest. Sadly you need a thermofax to make stencils. But work wonderfully!

    Next step is thermal mineo stencils using risograph masters and the same tattoo thermofax machine copier….or as they are sold now, tattoo stencil maker

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars rossputin says:

    I need this song! How can I get the mp3?

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars NAGJRC JasonBower says:

    Sweet! Brings back a few inky finger memories… AND not having to fight autocorrect!!! 😀

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Bohanan says:

    Thanks for sharing the dictionary book

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan Canon says:

    Reminds me of a ribbon re-inker my dad fashioned for our Epson LX-80. It took a roll-on bottle of stamp pad ink, and had a little crank to advance the ribbon.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Deux says:

    Thanks Fran it reminded me of my childhood. You know you have just committed yourself to send back a bazillion of those reply cards to all the people who will write you to get one, right ?

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Keri Szafir says:

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    All work and no play makes Fran a dull girl.
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  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fred Patton says:

    Wow, what a time warp! Did that several times as a kid. Good trick with the punchcard. I used to loosen the platen and grab the top and bottom corners to align the paper. Love the green!

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Angry Dove says:

    Alright, now lets change the belt in the Selectric!

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Barushok says:

    I've never seen a green typewriter ribbon before. I've seen non-repro blue.

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