Best printer ribbons according to redditors

Surprise! You can get new ribbons! I bought one several years back, but never Installed it because the old one still worked (I've had the printer 5 years or so... no idea when the original owner installed the current ribbon).

The standard size of ribbon is 0.5 inches wide on a 2 inch spool. There are lots of sellers on Amazon that sell ribbons. I bought [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Typewriter-Ribbons1-Royal-Smith-Corona-Remington-Hermes-SCM-Swintec-Typewriters/dp/B00BLWAQVO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8) a few weeks ago for my machines.

http://www.amazon.com/Epson-LabelWorks-LW-300-Label-Maker/dp/B005J7Y6HW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465155197&sr=8-2&keywords=epson+label+maker

Gift One - There is so much stuff for me to label for our reptile-sitters before we go on our trip in November. My current hot-pink-duct-tape-and-Sharpe labels are awesome... but a bit ghetto.

Gift Two - I've been wanting a tripod for a long time, but never seem to get around to buying one. So..... C'mon...gimme. ;)

By the way, you people look absolutely ravishing today. Who does your hair? Are those designer jeans? Tell your fans your workout secrets!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006RVRZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vRJ8Bb1N9HZ50

Some googling revealed that it should uses a figure 8 power cable you should be able to see if there's a port on the typewriter that looks like if that cable could fit, you might already have one of these cables at home! That's easy enough to buy locally.

However, the biggest issue of this is that even if is running and it doesn't need to be serviced (it most likely will be running fine, Panasonic, made in Japan, type writers are usually built like a tank.), you won't be able to find the correct ink ribbon (the ink cartridge of typewriters) without importing it from overseas.

The typewriter will most likely already have a ink ribbon cartridge inside. Though it will also most likely be dried up. Is still worth plugging a power cable, load some paper and give it a go though! Faint characters are better than no characters!

I just ordered this, it says it'll work on this typewriter model but I'll update my comment when I get it if you'd like to know before you buy: https://www.amazon.com/Speedy-Inks-Compatible-Barr-Morse-Definitiv/dp/B01AIVB6GM/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1474909749&sr=8-17-spons&keywords=Typewriter%2Bribbon&th=1

This one should work:

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Olivetti-Lettera-Typewriter-Ribbon/dp/B008G4S7XO

You can still get supplies for this IBM Wheelwriter
https://www.amazon.com/IBM-6747-Correctable-Dataproducts-Products/dp/B007YYVKZE

I buy these typewriter ribbons and they work great. I've typed over 300 script pages on one and it's still going.

I've got a blue one of these. Great typewriter. I order my ribbons here: https://www.amazon.com/Smith-Corona-17657-Ribbon-Typewriters/dp/B00006RVRZ/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3GRLFGDKLVB69&keywords=smith+corona+typewriter+ribbon&qid=1573170854&sprefix=smith+coronoa%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-11

Smith Corona 17657 Ribbon for Smith Corona 2100 Typewriters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006RVRZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rZqWDbBTQT469

Something like this on Amazon would probably work.

I have a typewriter that I bang on occasionally, and I've bought similar "universal" ribbons in store at Office Depot. All office supply stores carry them.

Now threading those new ribbons onto your old spools is where the fun comes in. That ink will get everywhere if you let it. Although you may just be able to drop the plastic spools into your machine as is--but where's the fun in that?

myCartridge 24 Pack ERC30 ERC-30 ERC 30 34 38 B/R Compatible Ribbon Cartridge for use in ERC38 NK506 (Black Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742HCLC4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UBpCCbHZCSCFN

The coronamatic 17657 is the Black Nylon ribbon and is either still in production or of very recent manufacturer. Amazon listing with correct picture is here: https://www.amazon.com/Smith-Corona-17657-Ribbon-Typewriters/dp/B00006RVRZ/ref=pd_sim_236_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41ASCQE7TJL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=J2MJF5KB6JBTRMJ395V2 (This is the one I have for mine)

Selectrics, with the exception of the the Model 72 (Selectric I Fabric ribbon) only have third party film ribbons available new, the Model 72 which used the fabric ribbon cartridge has nylon ribbons available for it.

Amazon Examples (none are actual IBM, but third party):

Model 71 (film spools): https://www.amazon.com/IBM-Selectric-Typewriter-Ribbon-Compatible/dp/B001D4F9E4/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1467922700&sr=8-12&keywords=selectric+ribbon

Model 72 (Fabric Cartridge): https://www.amazon.com/Typewriter-Ribbon-Selectric-General-Fabric/dp/B000HRXI1E/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1467922700&sr=8-18-spons&keywords=selectric+ribbon&psc=1

Selectric II: https://www.amazon.com/Nukote-Nk86hy-Selectric-Ribbon-Cartridges/dp/B00TRUOBHM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1467922700&sr=8-5&keywords=selectric+ribbon

Selectric III: https://www.amazon.com/Typewriter-Ribbon-Selectric-Compatible-typewriter/dp/B007JNYNVI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467922700&sr=8-3&keywords=selectric+ribbon

These are the ones I use, 12 ribbons for $12 and they work just fine, they don’t have grommets to trip the ribbon reverse, but if you tie the ribbon in a knot at both ends it does the same thing.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AIVB6GM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2UnkDbSYDPNVV

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AIVB4PK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_H56tzb80YHMD8

I've bought from here before, it works great.

[Is this what you mean?] (http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Corona-Vintage-Spools-Ribbon/dp/B00ZMJK67Q)

Thanks, I will check it out!

Just type Selectric II Ribbon on amazon and you'll find it !

https://www.amazon.com/Selectric-Typewriter-Compatible-Correctable-Replaces/dp/B007W611QC/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=selectric+ii&qid=1566489785&s=gateway&sr=8-10
https://www.amazon.com/Porelon-11444-Compatible-Correctable-Typewriter/dp/B00F63R040/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=selectric+ii&qid=1566489785&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I don't know anything about that model, but $25 for a new ribbon seems really high. Assuming it takes a universal ribbon, you can get them for much cheaper on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLWAQVO/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002BTLNKO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0J3KF9Z9KENJS0Y9FGF4

Would something like this be what you're looking for? https://www.aroundtheoffice.com/Typewriter-Ribbon-IBM-Selectric-1136076/productinfo/SC-062-IBM-COM/ I have Around the Office Ribbons in three of my manual machines and they seem to work pretty good.

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Wait I think I found it! https://smile.amazon.com/IBM-Selectric-Typewriter-Ribbon-Compatible/dp/B001D4F9E4/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=ibm+selectric+typewriter+ribbon&qid=1554498085&s=gateway&sr=8-6 I had to do a few searches to find out what the ribbon looked like. The Fact says its the film not a cloth ribbon.

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Absolutely -- you can identify its general design and appearance -- even the distinctive keys.

OP, the GoodWill listing photos indicate the machine was made in Spain. That is where very good Olivetti typewriters were made. So, if it's in working order, I think this is a good bet. It's likely to have been made at a time when typewriters had to be competitive, and craftsmanship-level was high.

The typewriter ribbons are basic and can be found on Amazon, eBay, and at office supply stores. They're still made.

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Olivetti-Lettera-Typewriter-Ribbon/dp/B008G4S7XO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457466019&sr=8-1&keywords=olivetti+typewriter+ribbon

If it doesn't have an instruction manual, you will be able to find what you need online, probably, by searching for an Olivetti Dora. But here's one:

http://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/OlivettiDORA_Manual.pdf

This Epson works great, has good tape and options, a bit spendy.
https://www.amazon.com/Epson-LabelWorks-LW-300-Label-C51CB69010/dp/B005J7Y6HW/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1550720757&sr=8-7&keywords=epson+label+maker

I once saw this planner (or one really similar to it) on Pinterest and always thought it looked awesome: LifePlanner

I think this could make for a great gift because it is customizable- you can choose colors and styles that will make it more personal for your friend.

I would also get some nice pens and highlighters in multiple colors for color coding, and maybe other cute office supplies like binder clips. I love the office supply section at Target, Michaels, and TJ Maxx, so those might be great places to look!

Another idea could be a purse caddy/organizer similar to this one.

My final suggestion would be either an electronic label maker or a laminator . These may seem like strange gifts, but they are super practical for getting organized and keeping things tidy. My mother-in-law is insanely organized- she’s received both of these as gifts and loved them! The label maker I linked is on the pricier end, but they sell similar products for much less.

Good luck!

November 22nd and it's a boy!

$20

$40

Probably easier to just get one on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Portable-Deluxe-Compatible-Typewriter/dp/B006U5XVAA/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1382313433&sr=8-11&keywords=typewriter+ribbon

or

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Typewriter-Ribbon-spool-cloth/dp/B002BTLNKO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382313433&sr=8-1&keywords=typewriter+ribbon

(pretty much every typewriter has the double-color, but it's way more practical to just get a solid black. Red is just not very useful most of the time.)

Alrighty! I took your adviuce and ordered this one

it’s this