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: ''More info can be found at the [https://trello.com/b/nu1xJy8B/ibm-wheelwriter-wikibook Trello board] as we migrate knowledge into this wiki.'' | |||
The '''IBM/Lexmark Wheelwriter series''' are the last great typewriters. Their electronic buckling spring keyboards (akin to the IBM Model M), as well as relatively minimal mechanical parts make them durable and usable to this day. Their word processing capability, character correction, and reprint features make them more accessible to modern typists. | The '''IBM/Lexmark Wheelwriter series''' are the last great typewriters. Their electronic buckling spring keyboards (akin to the IBM Model M), as well as relatively minimal mechanical parts make them durable and usable to this day. Their word processing capability, character correction, and reprint features make them more accessible to modern typists. | ||
== Sections == | |||
* [[IBM Wheelwriter/Options|Options]] - The IBM Wheelwriter was capable of a whole host of optional accessories. | |||
* [[IBM Wheelwriter/Options/PC Printer|PC Printer Option]] - The most important option was an Parallel interface for printing from a PC, effectively transforming the Wheelwriter into a daisywheel printer. Unfortunately, it was also expensive at the time, and remains rare to this day. However, there are hopes that this accessory can be replicated on an Arduino, for attachment to a Raspberry Pi. | |||
* [[IBM Wheelwriter/Sources|Sources]] - Sources of knowledge preserved over the ages, and integrated into this wiki. | |||
== Manuals == | |||
* [http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=SO4998&userlocale=EN_US&segment=SUPPORT Lexmark - Official Product Manuals for IBM/Lexmark Wheelwriter Typewriters] | |||
Revision as of 00:04, 3 October 2016
- More info can be found at the Trello board as we migrate knowledge into this wiki.
The IBM/Lexmark Wheelwriter series are the last great typewriters. Their electronic buckling spring keyboards (akin to the IBM Model M), as well as relatively minimal mechanical parts make them durable and usable to this day. Their word processing capability, character correction, and reprint features make them more accessible to modern typists.
Sections
- Options - The IBM Wheelwriter was capable of a whole host of optional accessories.
* PC Printer Option - The most important option was an Parallel interface for printing from a PC, effectively transforming the Wheelwriter into a daisywheel printer. Unfortunately, it was also expensive at the time, and remains rare to this day. However, there are hopes that this accessory can be replicated on an Arduino, for attachment to a Raspberry Pi.
- Sources - Sources of knowledge preserved over the ages, and integrated into this wiki.
