TECHNICAL DATA       of the Electro-Mechanical Printing-Calculator
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Model:               VICTOR  70-85-54   »CUSTOM«             10/11

Serial Number:       969737C          Metal Cover

Dimensions:   (ca.)  Width   =   9_1/2 " /  24 cm
                     Depth   =  14_1/4 " /  36 cm
                     Height  =   7     " /  18 cm

Weight:       (ca.)  19 lbs  /  8.5 kg

Power Supply:        115 V AC / DC   80 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

Registers:           Input       =  10 Decimals
                     Arithmetic  =  11 Decimals
                     Printing    =  13 Characters
Manufacturer:
                     VICTOR ADDING MACHINES
                     Chicago / USA
                     1952

R E M A R K :
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This luxory »CUSTOM« model has an ALL METAL CASE - and,
as advertised, was also available with a  FULL-KEYBOARD ...

H O W   T O   U S E   the  VICTOR
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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 to
clear the keyboard.

ADDITION:
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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, 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. Press the [-] key.
The motor starts and the number is printed and subtracted from
the memory.

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.

ID-NUMBERS:
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An ID-Number can be entered and printed with the [N]-Switch
(= NonAdd). This input is not registered in the arithmetic unit. 

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
o  Close the top lid

PRINTOUT - Example       with Comments:
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^   To clear memory:
|          .00 T   |   Pull [T=Total]
|                  |
|                  |                    < Max.Input = 10 decimals > 
|  98765432.10     |   Enter (1st) number, Press [+]
|  87654321.09     |   Enter (2nd) number, Press [+]
| 186419753.19 S   |   Push [S=Subtotal] to print sum
|                  |
|         1.23 -   |   Enter (neg.)number, Press [-] 
| 186419751.96 S   |   Push [S] to print cumulated sum
|                  |
|         4.56     |   Set [R=Repeat], Enter number, Press [+]
|         4.56     |   Release [R], Press [+] 
| 186419761.08 T   |   Pull [T] to print total sum 
|                  |                   < Max.Output = 11 decimals >
|                  |
|          .00 T   |   Pull [T], Memory is clear
|                  |
|          .47 N   |   Enter ID #47, Push [N=NonAdd]
|      6789.00     |   Enter value, Press [+]
|          .11 N   |   Enter ID #11, Push [N]
|      5432.00     |   Enter value, Press [+]
|     12221.00 T   |   Pull [T] to print total sum of values
|                  |   
|          .00 T   |   Memory is clear
|                  |
|        12.00     |   Enter number
|        24.00 -   |   Enter (larger negative) number
|        12.00 T C |   Negative sum = C = Credit
|                  |   
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                       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 :
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    Have a look at the  HOME-MADE POWER PLUG  for 220 VAC ...

impressum:
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