IBM 6 Operation Guide - Page 9

Printwheel Identification Your typewriter uses an IBM Cartridge Printwheel li. Printwheels are available In many different typestyles and pitches. See pages 7-1 through 7-3 for typestyle samples and a list of typestyles. You can choose from four different pitches as shown In the chart on page 1-7. The illustration below shows where to find the typestyle, pitch, and reorder number on the printwheel. Printwheel Potter \114)PP1 e xyC Pitch -Typestyle Reorder Number 0 Choosing a Printwheel A printwheel in 10 or 12 pitch is recommended for use while you are learning to use your typewriter. All examples or practices in this manual are illustrated In 12 pitch. Storing and Handling Printwheels The printwheel petals can be damaged by paper clips, staples, or other objects. When printwheels are not being used, always store them in a clean, flat area. w 3 3 Automatic Pitch Selection The correct pitch Is automatically selected by the typewriter when you Install • printwheel. The pitch determines the number of chara ten; typed per horizontal inch. The following table summarizes printwheel pitches with print exam pies of each pitch. Pitch (Type Size) 10P (Pica) PCehraIrnacchters 10 Pitch Symbol A Print Example This is a sample. 12P (Elite) 12 A PS (Proportional We in • Spacing) Width 15P (Micro Elite) 16 ■ I This is a sample. This is a sample. 'This Is a sample. Lines Pier Vertical Inch A printwheel for;10, 12, or PS pitch prints six lines per vertical inch. A printwheel tor*, pitch prints eight lines per vertical Inch. Helpful' Hints • If you change to a printwheel in a different pitch, your margins ;and tabs may change. Be sure to always press Code after ;changing the printwheel. • ;You can use format storage to save and recall your margins and tabs. 1-8 Operator's Guide Basic Operations 1