TECHNICAL DATA of the Electro-Mechanical Printing-Calculator ****************************************************************** 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 ********************************* ADDITION: --------- 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: --------------- 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: ------- 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: ------------ Enter the (negative) number into keyboard. Push the top-left green [-] switch to start the motor cycle. SUBTOTAL: --------- The cumulated sum will be printed when the top-right green switch is pushed to [S]. The memory will hold the actual sum. TOTAL: ------ 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: ----------------- A negative result will be printed as the COMLEMENT of the next higher 10, 100, 1000, ... Example: -12 = 999999988 CHANGING THE PAPER ROLL: ************************ 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: ******************** (A) Remove the Paper Roll --------------------- <see above> (B) Remove the Cover ---------------- 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 ================= (D) Put Back the Cover ------------------ Perform the steps in reverse order. (E) Place the Paper Roll -------------------- <see above> PRINTOUT - Example with Comments: ************************************* ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ To clear memory: | .00 T | Pull [T=Total] | | | | < 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 | | | 1.23 - | Enter (neg.)number, Push [-] | 1,864,196.30 S | Push [S] to print cumulated sum | | | 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 > | | | .00 T | Memory is clear | | | 12.00 | Enter number | 24.00 - | Enter (larger negative) number | 9,999,988.00 T | Negative sum = COMPLEMENT! | | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Have a look at "Calculating Trickies" ... R E M A R K : 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 ... R E M A R K : How to repair the old crumbled power cable ??? ================================================================== 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. Have a look at the HOME-MADE POWER PLUG for 220 VAC ... PS.: The Picture on the 5 US$ Note is Abraham Lincoln impressum: ******************************************************************* © C.HAMANN http://public.BHT-Berlin.de/hamann 02/16/07 |