TECHNICAL DATA of the Mechanical Printing-Calculator VICTOR ******************************************************************* Model: 6-8-0 »CHAMPION« ( Economic, PLUS-Only ) 8/9 Serial Number: 599692 Bakelit Cover, painted Dimensions: (ca.) Width = 8_3/4 " / 22 cm Depth = 12_1/2 " / 32 cm Height = 5_1/2 " / 13 cm Weight: (ca.) 10 lbs / 4.5 kg 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: Addition, Repeat, Subtotal, Total, Subtraction ( as 9-Complement Addition ) Registers: Input = 8 Decimals Arithmetic = 9 Decimals Printing = 10 Characters Manufacturer: VICTOR Adding Machine Co. Chicago / USA 1950 H O W T O U S E the VICTOR ********************************** ADDITION: ========= Everytime a number is entered and the handle is pulled, the number is printed and added to memory. RESET KEYBOARD: --------------- If a wrong figure is entered in a column, repeat with the right figure. To clear the keyboard: Push or pull the top-right gray [T/S] toggle-switch. REPEAT: ------- To enter the same number more than once, set the top-left gray switch to [R] before pulling the handle. The keyboard will not be cleared after releasing the handle. SUBTOTAL: --------- The cumulated sum will be printed when the top-right gray switch is held at [S] before pulling the handle. The memory will hold the actual sum after releasing the handle. TOTAL: ------ The total sum will be printed when the top-right gray switch is held at [T] before pulling the handle. The memory will be cleared after releasing the handle. PRINTOUT-Example with Comments: ********************************************** ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ To clear memory: | 00 T | Set [T=Total], Pull handle | | | | < Max.Input = 8 decimals > | 87654321 | Enter (1st) number, Pull handle | 98765432 | Enter (2nd) number, Pull handle | 186419753 S | Set [S=Subtotal] to print sum, Pull handle | | | 456 | Set [R=Repeat], Enter number, Pull handle | 456 | Release [R], Pull handle | 186420665 T | Set [T] to print total sum, Pull handle | | < Max.Output = 9 decimals > | | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ SUBTRACTION: ============ Addition is the only operation directly performed on the machine. For subtraction an indirect method of addition is necessary! The "9-Complement" Methode: KEY-Figures = 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "9-Complements" = 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Entering the SUBTRAHEND requires 2 steps: ---------------------------------------------------- (A) Enter the SUBTRAHEND MINUS 1 use the "9-Complements" (B) PRESS ALL 9-KEYS LEFT OF THE SUBTRAHEND PRINTOUT-Example 876 - 543 = 333 with Comments: ******************************************************* ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ To clear memory: | 00 T | Set [T=Total], Pull handle | | | 876 | Enter + 876 , Pull handle | 99999457 | Enter - 543 < 543 - 1 in "9-Complements" >, | | Pull handle | 100000333 T | Set [T] to print total sum, Pull handle | | < ignor the leading 1 > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ For more DETAILS see the INSTRUCTIONS to the BURROUGHS-CALCULATOR Have a look at "Calculating Trickies" ... CHANGING THE PAPER ROLL: ************************ o Unscrew the axle of the paper roll holder. o Put the axle into the new paper roll so that the paper end comes from bottom. o Push the paper end under the alignment bar into the rear slot. o Feed the paper foreward with the right wheel o Press the bar to adjust the paper for proper alignment. o Tighten the paper roll. CHANGING THE RIBBON: ******************** (A) Remove the Cover ---------------- o Pull out the handle. 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 ) (B) Change the Ribbon ================= (C) Put Back the Cover ------------------ Perform the steps in reverse order. R E M A R K S : How to get a NEW RIBBON for this old machine ??? =================================================================== 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 ... impressum: ******************************************************************** © C.HAMANN http://public.BHT-Berlin.de/hamann 11/16/07 |