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VICTOR
( Full-Keyboard, ArtDeco / E-Model )
TECHNICAL DATA of the Electro-Mechanical Printing-Calculator
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VICTOR »ArtDeco« 8/9
Serial Number: 566442 Bakelite Cover
Dimensions: (ca.) Width = 7_1/2 " / 19 cm
Depth = 12_1/2 " / 32 cm
Height = 7 " / 18 cm
Weight: (ca.) 15_1/2 lbs / 7 kg
Power Supply: 115 V AC / DC
Mechanics: 8*9 Full-Keyboard
Linear Segment Mechanism
Black Nylon Ribbon:
5/16" * 20' / 8 mm * 6 m
Paper Roll (Standard):
2_1/4" * 2_3/4" * 165' (W * D * L)
57 mm * 65 mm * 50 m (B * D * L)
Functions: Add, Subtract,
Repeat, Subtotal, Total
Registers: Input = 8 Decimals
Arithmetic = 9 Decimals
Printing = 10 Characters
Manufacturer:
VICTOR Adding Machine Co.
Chicago / USA
1940
H O W T O U S E the VICTOR
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ADDITION:
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Everytime a number is entered and the right bar is pressed, the
motor starts and the number is printed and added to memory.
RESET KEYBOARD:
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If a wrong figure is entered in a column, repeat with the right
figure. To clear the keyboard push the brown lever on top.
REPEAT:
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To enter the same number more than once, set the top-left green
switch to [R] before pressing the bar. The keyboard will not be
cleared after the motor cycle.
SUBTRACTION:
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Enter the (negative) number into keyboard. Push the top-left green
[-] switch to start the motor cycle.
SUBTOTAL:
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The cumulated sum will be printed when the top-right green switch
is pushed to [S]. The memory will hold the actual sum.
TOTAL:
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The total sum will be printed when the top-right green switch is
pulled to [T]. The memory will be cleared after the motor cycle.
NEGATIVE RESULTS:
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A negative result will be printed as the COMLEMENT of the next
higher 10, 100, 1000, ...
Example: -12 = 999999988
CHANGING THE PAPER ROLL:
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o Press the axle on both ends and lift the paper roll.
o If necessary push the upper-right lever behind the rear paper
slot to release and pull out the paper.
o Put the axle into the new paper roll so that the paper end
comes from bottom.
o Push the upper-right lever to release the paper feeder and push
the paper end into the rear slot until it can be seen in the
front window.
o Place the paper roll into holder by slightly pressing the axle
on both ends.
o Tighten the paper roll.
o Press the bar more times until the paper is easy to grip.
o Push the upper-right lever and adjust the paper in the window.
CHANGING THE RIBBON:
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(A) Remove the Paper Roll
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<see above>
(B) Remove the Cover
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o Pull out the Enter-Bar
o Pull off the Keyboard-Clear Cap
o Shift the two levers under the case foreward.
o Lift the cover.
o Observe how the ribbon is spooled !!!
( on b o t h spooles clockwise )
(C) Change the Ribbon
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(D) Put Back the Cover
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Perform the steps in reverse order.
(E) Place the Paper Roll
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<see above>
PRINTOUT - Example with Comments:
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ To clear memory:
| .00 T | Pull [T=Total]
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| | < Max.Input = 8 decimals >
| 876,543.21 | Enter (1st) number, Press bar
| 987,654.32 | Enter (2nd) number, Press bar
| 1,864,197.53 S | Push [S=Subtotal] to print sum
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| 1.23 - | Enter (neg.)number, Push [-]
| 1,864,196.30 S | Push [S] to print cumulated sum
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| 4.56 | Set [R=Repeat], Enter number, Press bar
| 4.56 | Release [R], Press bar
| 1,864,205.42 T | Pull [T] to print total sum
| | < Max.Output = 9 decimals >
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| .00 T | Memory is clear
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| 12.00 | Enter number
| 24.00 - | Enter (larger negative) number
| 9,999,988.00 T | Negative sum = COMPLEMENT!
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Have a look at "Calculating Trickies" ...
R E M A R K : How to get a NEW RIBBON for this old machine ???
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There are cartridges for MATRIX-Printers on the market with 8 mm
NYLON-Ribbons. Check the cartridge before buying because there are
several available with different lengths. In some cases you can
get 3 spools out of one cartridge! You will get your fingers
dirty when you do the respooling - but the result is great!
And remember: BOTH SIDES HAVE TO BE SPOOLED CLOCKWISE ...
R E M A R K : How to repair the old crumbled power cable ???
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OLD POWER CABLES are dangerous, because the rubber insulation is
brittle. To use the unique (female) plug, cut the cable about 1"
and remove the insulation. Make a "Separator" out of cardboard
and solder a new cable to the wires. The end "Housing" is made
from a rubber insulator for cookware. Filling in the remaining
space with component-glue will make a secure insulation.
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