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VICTOR
( 10-Block-Keyboard / Econo-Model )


TECHNICAL DATA       of the Electro-Mechanical Printing-Calculator
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Model:               VICTOR  7-82-54   ( Econo-Model )         7/8

Serial Number:       2806-734       Plastic Cover

Dimensions:   (ca.)  Width   =   7_1/2 " /  19 cm
                     Depth   =  13_1/2 " /  34 cm
                     Height  =   7     " /  18 cm

Weight:       (ca.)  14 lbs  /  6.3 kg

Power Supply:        115 V AC / DC

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,
                     Repeat, Subtotal, Total

Registers:           Input       =   7 Decimals
                     Arithmetic  =   8 Decimals
                     Printing    =  10 Characters
Manufacturer:
                     VICTOR-COMPTOMETER CORPORATION
                     Business Machine Division
                     Chicago / USA
                     1966

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 right bar 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 brown
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. Push the top-left brown
(-) switch to start the motor cycle.

SUBTOTAL:
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The cumulated sum will be printed when the top-right brown switch
is pushed to (S). The memory will hold the actual sum.

TOTAL:
------
The total sum will be printed when the top-right brown switch is
pulled to (T). The memory will be cleared after the motor cycle.

CHANGING THE PAPER ROLL:
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o  Press the axle on both ends and lift the paper roll from the
   holder.
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 the
   front window.
o  Place the paper roll into holder by slightly pressing the axle
   on both ends.
o  Tighten the paper roll.
o  Press the bar more times until the paper is easy to grip.
o  Push the upper-right lever and adjust the paper in the window.

CHANGING THE RIBBON:
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(A) Remove the Paper Roll
    ---------------------
    <see above>
(B) Remove the Cover
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    o  Pull out the Enter-Bar
    o  Pull off the Keyboard-Clear Cap
    o  Shift the two levers under the case foreward.
    o  Lift the cover.
    o  Observe how the ribbon is spooled !!!
     ( on  b o t h  spooles clockwise )
(C) Change the Ribbon
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(D) Put Back the Cover
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    Perform the steps in reverse order.
(E) Place the Paper Roll
    --------------------
    <see above>

PRINTOUT - Example     with Comments:
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^   To clear memory:
|        .00 T   |   Pull [T=Total]
|                |
|                |                    < Max.Input = 7 decimals > 
|  76,543.21     |   Enter (1st) number, Press bar
|  87,654.32     |   Enter (2nd) number, Press bar
| 164,197.53 S   |   Push [S=Subtotal] to print sum
|                |
|       1.23 -   |   Enter (neg.)number, Push [-] 
| 164,196.30 S   |   Push [S] to print cumulated sum
|                |
|       4.56     |   Set [R=Repeat], Enter number, Press bar
|       4.56     |   Release [R], Press bar 
| 164,205.42 T   |   Pull [T] to print total sum 
|                |                   < Max.Output = 8 decimals >
|                |   
|        .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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