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Introduction |
| Use this guide to replace the ribbon on your 1931 Smith-Corona Standard “flat-top” portable typewriter. This guide will also apply to any of the 1930s Corona Standard, Sterling, or Silent flat-top models. Even if your typewriter is not any of the mentioned models, it may still be useful for replacing the ribbon on your manual portable typewriter since the process is largely universal. | | | The ribbon is responsible for getting print on paper. If you’re looking to use a typewriter that has not been used in years, it will most likely be printing dully and will require a fresh ribbon. New ribbons come wound on new plastic spools, however it is also possible to re-thread the new ribbon onto the original metal spools that came with your typewriter. | | | You may find it easier to replace the ribbon with the typewriter removed from its carrying case, however it is not necessary. | | | Avoid typing without any paper in the platen, especially when the new ribbon is installed. | | For clarification on part names used in this guide, refer to the owner’s manual found here: [link|https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/CoronaInstructions1937.pdf|https://sitemanual found|new_window=true].xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/CoronaInstructions1937.pdf] |
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