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Repairing a Olivetti Typewriter?

I have a Olivetti CX 440 plus. It types totally incorrect characters. I've checked the daisy wheel integrity and it seems fine.Everything else functions normally. I was able to correct the wrong character problem once by using some combo of keystrokes, but lost the fix when I cycled the power. Any help?

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September 12, 20220 found this helpful
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I think you need to reset the daisywheel and then to check the daisy wheel, if it is locked into the carriage correctly.
Examine the keyboard area. If there is any debris it may need to be cleaned.

 
September 13, 20220 found this helpful

Thanks. How do I reset the daisy wheel?

 
October 10, 20220 found this helpful
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If you are sure that the daisy wheel is installed properly and it is compatible with standard English keyboard then the problem is in settings. There are settings for a normal standard English keyboard and I think somehow that setting may have been changed.

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Refer to your manual to keyboard settings.

 

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September 12, 20220 found this helpful

Thrifty Fun has a guide to repairing electric typewriters here www.thriftyfun.com/Repairing-an-Electric-Typewriter...

 
September 13, 20220 found this helpful

Thanks

 

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September 12, 20220 found this helpful

This may help you repair your Olivetti typewriter:
www.instructables.com/.../

 
September 13, 20220 found this helpful

Thanks

 
October 10, 20220 found this helpful

Perhaps this will help you:
If it is an international daisy wheel or a PS wheel change them for a standard 10" or 12" www.fixya.com/.../t24383086-olivetti_pt_505_types_letter_pi_when

 

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October 16, 20220 found this helpful

Sounds like you have not received a good enough answer to your problem...
It has been years since I used a typewriter with a daisy wheel, so I cannot help with prior knowledge, but maybe some suggestions might help.

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Here are a couple of links that seem to be in line with the problems you're having. Brand of the machine may be different, but most of these work in similar ways.
help.brother-usa.com/.../wrong-characters-are-typed
www.fixya.com/.../t353025-cannot_get_daisy_wheel_type_correct

If you still need help, you can join Reddit as they love typewriters and can usually help with any problem - any machine.
www.reddit.com/.../

 

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