Fig.
4
PA
Dk
dg
TEE
The Imperial
Companion”
Model T
is fitted with
a
two-
colour ribbon device, No. 29, Fig.
1, which enables you to type in
one
of
two
colours
depending
upon
the
particular
ribbon
being
used;
for
example,
black-red,
purple-red,
green-brown,
etc.
By
moving this lever the alternative colours can
be selected.
No
action whatever is necessary when the ribbon is fully wound on
one
spool;
it
will
automatically
reverse,
There
is
however
a
ribbon
reversing stud No. 34, Fig. 4, on the right-hand side of the machine
by which the winding of the
on either spool can be controlled.
ED
By moving lever No. 29, Fig. 1, to the centre position it will disengage
the
ribbon
and
allow
the
type to
strike
directly
on
to
the
stencil
it is required to cut.
Page 10
CLEANING
ANT)
OFLING
It is not advisable
to
oil
the machine
too frequently as
this
tengf
to
collect
dust
and
actually
does
more
harm
than
good.
W%
est
that you take your machine at least once a year to an Imperial Agent
or
Service
Depot for
it
to
be
thoroughly
cleaned
and
oiled.
REMOVAL
FROM
BASEBOARD
When the screws
Nos.
36,
Fig.
1
are unscrewed,
the machine lifts
off the baseboard and appears as in Fig. 5. This is a great convenience
for cleaning, or when the machine is required for use in a specially
fitted desk.
REPLACING
THE
COVER
Make sure that the shift-key is unlocked. When replacing cover, tilt lid
slightly back, drop front, and the catch will snap fast.
Page 11
