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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.'' | : ''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) | |||
== Sections == | == Sections == | ||
* [[IBM Wheelwriter/Options|Options]] - The IBM Wheelwriter was capable of a whole host of optional accessories. | * [[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. | ** [[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. | * [[IBM Wheelwriter/Sources|Sources]] - Sources of knowledge preserved over the ages, and integrated into this wiki. | ||
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* [[IBM Wheelwriter/Personal Wheelwriter 2|IBM Personal Wheelwriter 2]] | * [[IBM Wheelwriter/Personal Wheelwriter 2|IBM Personal Wheelwriter 2]] | ||
* [[IBM Wheelwriter/1000]] | * [[IBM Wheelwriter/1000]] | ||
== Manuals == | |||
* [http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=SO4998&userlocale=EN_US&segment=SUPPORT Lexmark - Official Product Manuals for IBM/Lexmark Wheelwriter Typewriters] |