How Do You Change the Ribbon on a Royal McBee Manual Typewriter?

Change the ribbon on your Royal McBee typewriter

Royal Typewriter Company used to be a manufacturer of typewriters. Royal McBee was actually the name of the computer manufacturing division of the company. They manufactured a series of manual typewriters, which are almost obsolete now. If you still use one, you would know that you have to change its ribbon every now and then. The ribbon of the typewriter is one of its most essential components. It is actually the area in a typewriter that contains ink, which is transferred to the paper. Changing the ribbon on a Royal McBee Typewriter is a simple task.

Things You'll Need

• Royal Mcbee Manual typewriter's ribbon

Instructions

1. Life the top off the Royal McBee Manual typewriter.

2. Take the spools out for removing the old ribbon of the typewriter. Set the old ribbon aside.

3. Place the two spools in the spool holders.

4. Attach one end of the new typewriter ribbon to the take up reel. You will find a sharp arrow on the reel, which you can use for penetrating the ribbon.

5. Locate the take up spindle on the typewriter's right side. Slip the reel on the spindle and place the main ribbon on the top. Give the take up reel a few turns to make sure that the ribbon gets enough room for moving freely through the mechanism of the typewriter.

Tips & Warnings

• Unless you want to type in red ink, do not put the red side of the ribbon up.

• You can re-use the old ribbon once by flipping it over.

References

• Typewriter Goods: Typewriter Ribbons
• Machines of Loving Grace: Royal Typewriters

Resources

• Around the Office: Royal Typewriter Ribbon