Our 21-Step Reconditioning Process
You Get The Best From Typewriters.com
Typewriters.com takes its reconditioning process seriously. So much so that our service technicians follow an extensive testing process (21-steps) to ensure that you receive the highest quality of reconditioned units available in the market. With a combined 170 years of experience in the typewriter business, our service technicians have extensive knowledge of a variety of typewriters, including IBM models. It is this level of experience and service that has made Typewriters.com a trusted source for businesses for over 50 years. If you are looking for a partner for your next typewriter purchase or have any questions about the reconditioning process (listed below) and the benefits of buying a reconditioned unit, look no further. Typewriters.com has you covered.
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Typewriters.com's 21-Step Reconditioning Process
- Completely disassemble the machine and clean every component
- Carefully inspect each component for signs of wear, corrosion or cracks
- Recondition the print hammer solenoid and install a new cap
- Clean all rubber parts with rubber rejuvenator and resurface platen
- Install new steel gear on all Series I transport motors
- Carefully check keyboard connectors
- Check every circuit board connector
- Inspect battery box and replace if any trace of corrosion exists
- Carefully inspect platen latches
- Reassemble and lubricate to factory specs
- Carefully inspect to make sure all ground straps are attached
- Check all factory adjustments
- Print each character several times to check printwheel for imperfect characters
- Repeat full-length tab and return to listen for imperfect gears
- Check SAPI (semi-automatic paper insert) with covers on the machine
- Check keyboard angle adjusters
- Install new ribbon and correction tape
- Adjust print hammer to print 3 carbon copies but still maintain correction quality
- Take 10 minutes to make sure each key button actuates easily and doesn’t repeat
- Check and adjust ribbon lift height and feed
- Carefully pack in our custom made box and foam end caps to ensure safe delivery