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VICTOR
( Full-Keyboard, ArtDeco, 6 Digit Version )
Have a look at the VICTOR 8 Digit Model



TECHNICAL DATA       of the Mechanical Printing-Calculator  VICTOR
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                     »ArtDeco«   ( Older Version )             6/7

Serial Number:       839488        Bakelite Cover

Dimensions:   (ca.)  Width   =   8_3/4 " /  22 cm
                     Depth   =  12_1/2 " /  32 cm
                     Height  =   7     " /  18 cm

Weight:       (ca.)  12 lbs  /  5.5 kg

Mechanics:           6*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       =  6 Decimals
                     Arithmetic  =  7 Decimals
                     Printing    =  8 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 handle is pulled, 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 or pull the top-right green
[T/S] toggle-switch.

REPEAT:
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To enter the same number more than once, set the top-left green
switch to [R] before pulling the handle. The keyboard will not be
cleared after releasing the handle.

SUBTRACTION:
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To enter a negative number, set the top-left green switch to [-]
before pulling the handle. Because [R]&[-] are on the same switch,
it is not possible to repeat negative numbers. 

SUBTOTAL:
---------
The cumulated sum will be printed when the top-right green 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 green switch is
held at [T] before pulling the handle. The memory will be cleared
after releasing the handle.

NEGATIVE RESULTS:
-----------------
A negative result will be printed as the COMLEMENT of the next
higher 10, 100, 1000, ...

Example:   -12.00 = 99988.00

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  Pull the handle 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
    ---------------------
    <see above>
(B) Remove the Cover
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    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 )
(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
    --------------------
    <see above>

PRINTOUT - Example             with Comments:
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^   To clear memory:
|        .00 T |   Set [T=Total], Pull handle
|              |
|              |                        < Max.Input = 6 decimals > 
|   6,543.21   |   Enter (1st) number, Pull handle
|   9,876.54   |   Enter (2nd) number, Pull handle
|              | 
|  16,419.75 S |   Set [S=Subtotal] to print sum, Pull handle
|              |
|       1.23 - |   Set [-], Enter (neg.)number, Pull handle
|  16,418.52 S |   Set [S] to print cumulated sum, Pull handle
|              |
|       4.56   |   Set [R=Repeat], Enter number, Pull handle
|       4.56   |   Release [R], Pull handle 
|  16,427.64 T |   Set [T] to print total sum, Pull handle 
|              |                       < Max.Output = 7 decimals >
|              |   
|        .00 T |   Memory is clear
|              |
|     012.00   |   Enter number
|     024.00 - |   Enter (larger negative) number
|  99,988.00 T |   Negative sum = COMPLEMENT!
|              |   
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                   Have a look at "Calculating Trickies" ...

(1st) R E M A R K :   How to get a NEW RIBBON for this 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 "LINEAR-SEGMENT" is  NOT  working ...
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    ... more sophisticated: It is a "Reverse"-NONIUS-Principle !!!
                                see  Linear Segment Mechanism
impressum:
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© C.HAMANN       http://public.BHT-Berlin.de/hamann        09/08/21