About Typewriter Ribbon
Long before computers were commonplace in homes, schools and businesses, individuals relied on typewriters when there was a document or letter that needed to be typed. Instead of being fed to a printer that uses ink cartridges to print out documents, typewriter ribbon allows the type to be printed on the page in real time as the keystrokes are made. Unlike a computer or word processor, which allows you to save a document and print copies at your leisure, when using a typewriter, each document must be typed one at a time.
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Considerations
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Although computers have become the more popular way to produce a typed document, typewriters are not obsolete. Typewriter ribbons may have become more difficult to locate, but some office-supply shops and Internet sites can provide the best options for finding the correct type of ribbon for your machine. Some of the top manufacturers of typewriters and related products still offer ribbons and other supplies for typewriters.
Types
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There are different types of typewriter ribbon available. They vary depending on the model of typewriter. Many of the early models use ribbon that comes on spools. The ribbon material is made of nylon. The spools, which vary in diameter, usually contain ribbon that is ½ inch wide, although this too can vary. Ribbons are available in a variety of ink colors, most common being black, red and white. Some ribbons come in a cartridge rather than on a spool. These are probably more common than the spools, and are generally made for electronic typewriters. Some of these cartridges can also be used for word processors.
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Features
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There are also correction options available for use in many typewriters. Some of these correction-tape ribbons cover the mistakes an individual makes when typing, similar to "whiting" a mistake out. Others are designed to lift the mistake off of the paper.
Considerations
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Typewriter ribbon and correction tape is rather inexpensive. Prices generally range between $5 and $10, depending on the type of ribbon you purchase.
Related Facts
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Typewriter ribbons were previously sold in tins, which were specific to the particular brand manufacturer. These decorative tins vary widely in design and logo, and are collectors' items for some people.
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