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VICTOR  AUTOMATIC
( 10-Block-Keyboard / E-Model 73-85-54 )


TECHNICAL DATA       of  the  F u l l - Motorized Electro-Mechanical
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                                        Printing-Calculator    10/11

Model:               VICTOR  73-85-54   » AUTOMATIC «

Serial Number:       4881-706         Metal Cover

Dimensions:   (ca.)  Width   =   9_1/2 " /  24 cm
                     Depth   =  14_1/4 " /  36 cm
                     Height  =   7_1/2 " /  19 cm

Weight:       (ca.)  22 lbs  /  10 kg

Power Supply:        115 V AC / DC   100 W   grounded

Mechanics:           Serial-to-parallel Conversion,
                     10-Block-Keyboard

                     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, NonAdd, Repeat,
                     Subtotal, Total,
                     Multiply, Divide

Registers:           Input       =  10 Decimals
                     Arithmetic  =  11 Decimals
                     Printing    =  13 Characters
Manufacturer:
                     VICTOR-COMPTOMETER CORPORATION
                     Business Machine Division
                     Chicago / USA
                     1973

      Have a look at Model 74
      Have a look at Model 75 ( Restoration failed )

H O W   T O   U S E   the  VICTOR  AUTOMATIC 73-85-54
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ENTER A NUMBER:
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The actual number of digits entered shows on the slot above the
keyboard. If wrong digits are entered, pull the left slider [C]
to clear the keyboard.

ADDITION:
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Set the left lever so, that its window shows  [+/-].  Everytime
a number is entered and the [+] key is pressed, the motor starts
and the number is printed and added to memory.

REPEAT:
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To enter the same number more than once, pull the lever beside
[C] ( its window shows [R] ). The motor cycle starts, but the
keyboard will not be cleared.

SUBTRACTION:
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Enter the (negative) number into keyboard. Press the [-] key.
The motor starts and the number is printed and subtracted from
the memory.

SUBTOTAL:
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Set the right lever on bottom to [S]. The cumulated sum will be
printed when pressed [+].  The memory will hold the actual sum
after the motor cycle.

TOTAL:
------
Set the right lever on bottom to [T]. The cumulated sum will be
printed when pressed [+].  The memory will be cleared after the
motor cycle.

ID-NUMBERS:
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An ID-Number can be entered and printed: Push the lever beside
[C] ( its window shows [N] = NonAdd ).  This input is not
registered in the arithmetic unit. 

MULTIPLICATION:
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Set the left lever so, that its window shows [x].  Enter the
1st factor, press [+]. Enter the 2nd factor, press [+].  The
machine calculates the product, prints it and holds it in memory,
when the right-bottom lever is set to [S] - or, when [T], the
memory will be cleared after printing. If a multiplication loops,
PUSH THE ROUND KEY ON THE UPPER RIGHT TO STOP THE MACHINE.

DIVISION:
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Set the left-middle lever that its window shows [:].  Enter the
divident, press [+]. Enter the divisor, press [+].  The machine
calculates, print quotient & reminder and clears the memory.
If a division loops, PUSH THE ROUND KEY ON THE UPPER RIGHT UNTIL
THE MACHINE STOPS.

CHANGING THE PAPER ROLL:
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o  Open the top lid
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 front.
o  Place the paper roll into holder by slightly pressing the axle
   on both ends.
o  Tighten the paper roll.
o  Turn the paper feeder more times until the paper is easy to grip.
o  Close the top lid and feed the paper through the window.

CHANGING THE RIBBON:
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o  Open the top lid
o  Observe how the ribbon is spooled !!!
 ( on  b o t h  spooles clockwise )  
o  Change the Ribbon
 ( automatic reverse spooling ! )
o  Close the top lid

PRINTOUT - Example       with Comments:
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^   To clear memory:
|            .00 T   |   Set [T=Total], Press [+]
|                    |   Set [S=Subtotal]
|                    |               < Max.Input = 10 decimals >
|  98,765,432.10     |   Enter (1st) number, Press [+]
|  87,654,321.09     |   Enter (2nd) number, Press [+]
| 186,419,753.19 S   |   Press [+] to print cumulated sum
|                    |
|           1.23 -   |   Enter (neg.)number, Press [-]
| 186,419,751.96 S   |   Press [+] to print cumulated sum
|                    |
|           4.56     |   Enter number, Pull & Hold [R]
|           4.56     |   Release [R], Set [T=Total]
| 186,419,761.08 T   |   Press [+] to print total sum
|                    |               < Max.Output = 11 decimals >
|                    |
|            .00 T   |   Press [+], Memory is clear
|                    |
|            .47 N   |   Enter ID #47, Push [N=NonAdd]
|       6,789.00     |   Enter value, Press [+]
|            .11 N   |   Enter ID #11, Push [N]
|       5,432.00     |   Enter value, Press [+]
|      12,221.00 T   |   Press [+] to print total sum of values
|                    |
|            .00 T   |   Memory is clear
|                    |
|            .12     |   Enter number
|            .24 -   |   Enter (larger negative) number
|            .12 T C |   Negative sum = C = Credit
|                    |   
|            .00 T C |   Memory is clear
|                    |
|                    |   EXAMPLE  12 x 12 = 144
|                    |   Set [X = Multiplication]
|x           .12     |   Enter 1st Factor, Press [+]
|x           .12     |   Enter 2nd Factor, Press [+]
|x           .00     |   Machine calculates
|x          1.44 T   |   Print Product (and clears memory)
|                    |
|            .00 T   |   Memory is clear
|                    |
|                    |   EXAMPLE  (14 x 13) - (12 x 11)  =  50
|                    |   Set [X=Multiplication]
|                    |   Set [S=Subtotal]
|x           .14     |   Enter 1st Multiplicant, Press [+]
|x           .13     |   Enter 2nd Multiplicant, Press [+]
|x           .00     |   Machine calculates and
|x          1.82 S   |   1st Product printed
|                    |   Set [T=Total]
|x           .12     |   Enter 3rd Multiplicant, Press [-]
|x           .11     |   Enter 4th Multiplicant, Press [-]
|x           .00     |   Machine calculated 2nd Product and
|x           .50 T   |   Print Result (and clears memory)
|                    |
|            .00 T   |   Memory is clear
|                    |
|                    |   EXAMPLE  22 : 7 = 3.14285714
|                    |   Set [: = Divisionion]
|: 22,000,000.00     |   Enter Divident, Press [+]
|:           .07     |   Enter Divisor, Press [+]
|:  3,142,857.14     |   Machine print Quotient and
|:           .01 T   |   Print Remainder (and clears memory)
|                    |
|            .00 T   |   Memory is clear
|                    |
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                         Have a look at "Calculating Trickies" ...

R E M A R K S   T O   R E S T O R A T I O N :  
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This VICTOR AUTOMATIC was found "New-In-The-(Oben)Box" ( together w.
power cable, instruction booklet & plastic cover )  in an old office
supply store in  Southern Oregon / USA.  Addition & subtraction  was
working, but multiplication & division was not. After applying WD-40
& appropriate TEST DATA, the clogged gears were freed and the VICTOR
calculator was working ( see above ).

After 3 days of TESTS  the machine fall into  ENDLESS PRINTING ZEROS
like the VICTOR AUTOMATIC-75 and there seems no way to find out why.
After hours  of carefully inspecting the mechanics, a  CLAMPED LEVER
on the left inside was discovered and freed.

More TESTS showed sometimes the first entered figure was dropped ???
After disassembling: The input unit was ok, but the MATRIX was not !
The  FRONT-LEFT PIN  fell randomly down, blocked sensing the entered
figure-pin.  Knowing the difficulties involved in REPAIRING A MATRIX
(s. VICTOR TALLYMASTER ) As a SOLUTION this ZERO-Pin was REMOVED ...

!!! BUT ATTENTION -  Only possible  in this  LEFTMOST  POSITION  !!!
!!!  ASSUMING THAT NO LEADING ZERO IS ENTERED WITH THE NUMBER.   !!!
!!! ( Because a NON-SET matrix-column is recogniced as a "9". )  !!!

More  T E S T S  with  SOMETIMES WRONG RESULTS  raised the QUESTION:

     " Was this  VICTOR-AUTOMATIC-73  a  RETURNED LEMON ??? "

Autumn 2014 ...

  

An "ORGAN-TRANSPLANT" made:  The Error-Matrix was  e x c h a n g e d
AGAINST THE MATRIX OUT OF THE VICTOR AUTOMATIC-75. It took hours ...
Going through LOOPING ZEROS again ...
                                             ... A CHAOTIC HARDWARE!
Winter 2015 ...

... Looking for new errors, a  BENT STUD  (= Part of the input unit)
was detected. In trying to straiten it broke. To avoid disassembling
(= May facing new problems) a  BRASS PIECE  was made  and fixed with
2-Component-Glue ...
    

WHAT NEXT ???

  
  

... BE PREPARED !!!
                      Have a look at Model 75 ( Restoration failed )
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