ELECTRONIC

TYPEWRITER

Wordsmith 200

Instruction Manual
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

PLATEN KNOB
TOP COVER
PAPER BAIL

PRINT CARRIER
PLATEN
POWER SWITCH
PAPER RELEASE
LEVER

PRINT COVER
KEYBOARD
COVER LCD
LCD CONTRAST ADJUSTER
POWER SWITCH
LCD

PRINT WHEEL
PRINT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER
PRINT WHEEL COVER

RIBBON GUIDE

PRINT HAMMER
BRACKET RIBBON
CORRECTION TAPE

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KEYBOARD LAYOUT

1. * MARGIN RELEASE

18. * CODE

12. * IMPRESSION SET

19. * SPACE

13. * LINE SPACE SET

20. * CORRECTION / * WORD CORRECTION

14. * PITCH SET

21. * INDEX / * REVERSE INDEX

15. * INDENT SET/CLEAR

22. * RETURN / * RELOCATION

16. * SPELL CHECK ON/OFF

23. * ESC / * INSERT

17. * TW/WP MODE SET

24. * CURSOR RIGHT / * EXPRESS

18. * MODE SET

25. * BACK SPACE / * MICRO BACKSPACE

19. * STATUS

26. * CONTINUOUS UNDERLINE

10. * PRINT

27. * WORD UNDERLINE

11. * STOP

28. * SEARCH

12. * SETTING

29. * DELETE

13. * MAR L / * MAR R

30. * MARK

14. * TAB / * DECIMAL TAB

31. * MOVE

15. * SHFT LOCK / * CAPS LOCK

32. * COPY

16. * SHIFT

33. * AUTO CENTERING

17. * TAB SET / * TAB CLEAR

34. * BOLD
35. * RIGHT MARGIN FLUSH

(*) is CODE FUNCTION. Hold down the CODE key and press the appropriate key to activate these functions.

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CONTENTS
CONNECT

POWER ........................... 4
Setting ..................................................... 4

ADVANCED OPERATION ............... 12

CHANGING .......................................... 5

AUTO (Automatic Return) ..................... 12

LP (Line Print) ....................................... 12
JUST (Justification) ............................... 12

Changing The Ribbon Cassette .............. 5

Changing The Print Wheel ...................... 5
Changing The Correction Tape ................ 6

BASIC FEATURES .............................. 7

Selecting Pitch ........................................ 7
Selecting Line Spacing ............................ 7
Setting Impression .................................. 7
Setting Margins ....................................... 7
Shift and Shift Lock ................................. 8
Caps Lock ............................................... 8
Special Characters .................................. 8
Space ...................................................... 8
Return ..................................................... 8
Relocate .................................................. 8
Backspacing ............................................ 9
Index & Reverse Index ............................ 9
Indent ...................................................... 9
Bold ......................................................... 9
Underlining .............................................. 9
TAB ........................................................ 10
Centering............................................... 10
Decimal Tab ........................................... 10
Right Margin Flush ................................ 10
Checking Your Spelling (Option) ............ 10
CORRECTION ................................... 11
Correcting One Character ..................... 11
Manual Correction ................................. 11
Word Correction .................................... 11
Correction on the Display ...................... 11
Inserting on the Display ......................... 11

WORD

PROCESSOR

MODE ......... 13

Pre-Description ..................................... 13
Memory all clear .................................... 13
File Operation ........................................ 13
1. dp (Direct Print) .............................. 13
2. np (No Print) ................................... 13
3. edit .................................................. 13
4. prn (Print) ....................................... 14
5. Is (List) ............................................ 14
6. del (Delete) ..................................... 14
Block Operation ..................................... 14
1. Mark Begin ..................................... 14
2. Mark End ........................................ 14
3. Unmark ........................................... 15
4. Move ............................................... 15
5. Copy ............................................... 15
6. Delete ............................................. 15
Editor ..................................................... 15
1. Insert Mode .................................... 15
2. Replace Mode ................................ 15
3. Correction ....................................... 15
4. Delete ............................................. 15
5. Cursor Movement ........................... 16
6. Search ............................................ 16
Print & Stop Code ................................. 16
1. Print Text From The ........................ 15
Cursor Position
2. Stop Code ...................................... 16
Function Codes In WP Mode ................ 16

TROUBLE SHOOTING .................... 17

MAINTENANCE ................................. 17
SPECIFICATION ................................ 18

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CONNECT

POWER

Power cord is located in the compartment located at the rear of the typewriter. And
the power switch is located on the right side of typewriter near the rear.
1) Pull down the rear compartment door and connect the power cord to a proper
AC outlet.
2) Push the power switch to the I position.
When the typewriter is switched on, the green LED on the keyboard will light up.
The carrier will move to the extreme left of the typewriter then advance to the
left margin.
The unit is now ready for typing.

NOTE: The Socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.

Setting
When you open the printcover to change the RIBBON, DAISYWHEEL, CORRECTION TAPE or other reasons, and if you want to re-initialize your typewriter, press the
CODE + = (SETTING) key.
1) Open the printcover and change the RIBBON, DAISYWHEEL or CORRECTION
TAPE. Close the printcover.
2) Press the CODE + = (SETTING) key, the typewriter will then initialize itself. All
memories and carrier position will be maintained.

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CHANGING
Changing The Ribbon Cassette
1) Move the print carrier to the center of the platen using the SPACE or
.
2) Hold the ribbon cassette on both sides and lift up the front portion (where the
ribbon is exposed) to remove the cassette.
3) To insert a new cassette, place the back end of the cassette on the cassette holder
on the carrier and gently press down on the front of the cassette unit it clicks into
place.
4) Turn the ribbon feed knob counter-clockwise again to take up any slack in the
ribbon.
5) Press the CODE + = (SETTING) key.

Changing The Print Wheel

1) Move the print carrier to the center of the platen using the SPACE ou
.
2) You will see a lever on the right side of the carrier. Pull this lever toward you and
lift out the daisy wheel.
3) Place the daisy wheel into the slot with the characters facing the platen.
4) Push the lever back into position.
5) Press the CODE + = (SETTING) key.

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Changing The Correction Tape

1) Move the print carrier to the center of the platen using the SPACE or
.
2) To replace the correction tape, lift out the typing ribbon cassette (see Changing
The Ribbon Cassette) and remove the two spools of the lift off tape by pulling
them outwards.
3) Place the empty spool of new tape on the left pin so that the tape winds clockwise.
Place the tape around the left guide. Pull the tape around the right guide and
place the loaded spool on the right pin so that the tape unwinds counterclockwise.
Make sure the sticky side of the tape is facing the platen.
4) Manually turn the left-hand spool in the clockwise direction, tightening the tape
until resistence is felt.
5) Replace the typing ribbon cassette.
6) Press the CODE + = (SETTING) key.

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BASIC FEATURES
Selecting Pitch

There are three pitches available for typing the CODE + 4 (PITCH) key is used to
change the typing pitch. When the typewriter is turned on. PICA mode is selected.
The selection sequence is the following:
PICA
ELITE
MICRO
PICA
The chosen pitch will be displayed.
PICA (10) : 10 characters per inch
ELITE (12) : 12 characters per inch
MICRO (15) : 15 characters per inch

Selecting Line Spacing

There are three line spacing settings availble - 1, 1 1/2, 2.

The CODE + (LINE SPACE) key is used to select line spacing.
The default mode is single (1) when the typewriter is turned on.
The selection sequence is the following:
1
1 1/2
2
1
The chosen line spacing will be displayed.

Setting Impression

You can choose one of three hammer impression levels - Light, Medium and Heavy.
The CODE + 2 (IMP) key is used to set the impression level.
The Light level is selected initially.
The selection sequence is the following:
Light
Medium
Heavy
Light
The chosen impression level will be displayed.

Setting Margins
You may freely adjust the margins. The minimum distance between the left and right
margins is one inch.
Left Margin
Move the carrier to the desired left margin position and press the MAR L key.
Right Margin
Move the carrier to the desired right margin position and press the CODE +
MAR R key.

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 Margin Release
To move the carrier or type a character beyond margins press the CODE + 1
(MARGIN RELEASE) key.
Hot Zone
The hot zone starts six (6) spaces before the right margin. A beep will sound when
the hot zone is reached.

Shift and Shift Lock

To type uppercase characters or symbols, press either the left or right SHIFT key.
For continuous upper case typing, press the LOCK key.
To release the shift lock, press the SHIFT key.

Caps Lock
To type the uppercase characters or lowercase symbols continuously, press the
CODE + CAPS key. To release the caps lock, press the CODE + CAPS key again.
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SHIFT or SHIFT LOCK

CAPS LOCK

Special Characters
To type the special characters marked blue, press and hold down CODE key and
press the desired key.

Space
To move the carrier or cursor forward one space, press the SPACE bar.

Return
To return the carrier or cursor to the left margin and feed paper one space, press
the RETURN key.

Relocate
To move the carrier or cursor to one space after the last typed character, press the
CODE + RELOC key.

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Backspacing
There are three different backspace function.
Backspace
To move the carrier or cursor one space backward, press the

key.

Micro Backspace
Press the CODE + MICRO key to move the carrier backward by a micro step
(1/60 inch)
Express
To move carrier or cursor to the left margin, press the CODE + EXPR key.

Index & Reverse Index

To move the paper up half a space, press the INDEX key.
To move the paper down half a space, press the CODE + REV INDEX key.

Indent
This function allows you to set a temporary (indent) left margin.
To set the indent margin, move the carrier to the desired indented position and press
the CODE + 5 (INDENT) key.
To cancel the indented margin, press the CODE + 5 (INDENT) key again.

Bold
To activate bold typing, press the CODE + B key.
All characters will be highlighted.
To cancel, press the CODE + B key again.

Underlining
In this mode, all characters will be automatically underlined.
Continuous Underline
To activate, press the CODE + U key.
All text will automatically be underlined.
To cancel, press the CODE + U key again.
Word Underline
To activate, press the CODE + W key.
All text except spaces will be underlined.
To cencel, press the CODE + W key again.

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TAB
To set a tab, move the carrier to the desired position and press the TAB S key.
To clear a tab, move the carrier to the tab position to be cleared and press the
CODE + TAB C key.
To clear all tab positions, press the CODE + TAB C key for half a second.

Decimal Tab
Decimal tab allows you to align numbers by decimal point at the tab position.
1) Press the CODE + DEC TAB key.
The carrier will move to the next tab position.
2) Type the text.
The characters you typed will be displayed.
3) When the decimal point (.) is typed, the text will be printed out with the decimal
point.
4) To print the text, press the RETURN , TAB or CODE + DEC TAB key.

Centering
Your typewriter allows you to automatically center a line.
1) Press the CODE + C (CENTER) key.
The carrier will move to the center position between the left and right margins.
2) Type the text. The characters you type will be displayed.
3) To print the text, press the RETURN , TAB or CODE + DEC TAB key.

Right Margin Flush

Your typewriter can automatically Print the text flush with the right margin.
1) Press the CODE + R (Right Margin Flush) key.
The carrier will move to the right margin.
2) Type the text.
The characters you typed will be displayed.
3) To print the text, press the RETURN .

Checking Your Spelling (OPTION)

Your typewriter offers a spellchecker.
To activate the spellchecker, press the CODE + 6 (SPELL) key.
The spellchecker will warn you when a word is mis-spelled.
To cancel the spellcheck, press the CODE + 6 (SPELL) key again.

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CORRECTION
Your typewriter has a one line correction memory. You can automatically correct any
mis-typed character within the correction memory.

Correcting One Character

X
To correct the last typed character, press the
key.
The carrier will then be backspaced and the character will be erased.
To correct a character printed at any position on the current line, move the carrier to
X
the character to be corrected and press the
key.

Manual Correction
To correct a character beyond the correction memory.
1) Move the carrier to the character to be corrected.
X
2) Press the
key.
3) Type the character to be corrected.

Word Correction
Move the carrier to the end or next space position of the word to be corrected, and
press the CODE + XXX key. The word is then erased.

Correction On The Display

To delete the character on the cursor position,
press the CODE + D (DELETE) key.
To delete the character before the cursor position,
X
press the
key.
To delete the word before the cursor position,
press the CODE + XXX key.

Inserting On The Display

1) Move the cursor to one character after the character to be inserted.
2) Press the CODE + INSERT key. Then the character indicated by the cursor
will blink.
3) Type the character(s). The character(s) will be inserted before the cursor.
4) To exit insert mode press the CODE + INSERT key again. Then cursor will
then change to normal state.

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ADVANCED OPERATION
There are three advanced modes in your typewriter: AUTO, LP and JUST. The mode is
changed circularly when you press the CODE + 8 (MODE) key. The selection sequence is following:
TW

AUTO

LP

JUST

TW

AUTO (Automatic Return Mode)

In this mode, the carrier will automatically returned to the left margin every time
the SPACE bar or the HYPHEN key is pressed in the hot zone.

LP (Line Print Mode)

This mode allows you to print one line at a time. Characters will appear on the display
as you type. This enables you to correct any mis-typed entries on the display. The line
is printed when you press the RETURN , TAB or CODE + 8 (MODE) key. You can
type in new text while the previous line is being printed.

JUST (Justification)
This mode allows you to justify a line. Characters will appear on the display as you
type. This enables you to correct any mis-typed entries on the display. When you type
a character over the right margin, the entire line is automatically printed out, justified
between the left and right margin, and the carrier returns to the left margin. You can
type new text while the previous line is being printed.
* If you press the TAB or RETURN key while typing on a line, text will be printed
out immediately and will not be justified.

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WORD

PROCESSOR

MODE

Pre-Description
The WP mode will make your typing easier and more efficient. Repetitive phrases,
terminology and entire letters can be stored, edited and recalled (printed) at will.
There are six sub-modes in WP mode. They are dp, np, edit, prn, Is and del. You can
toggle between WP and TW modes by pressing the CODE + 7 (TW/WP) key.
1 : dp
4 : prn

2 : np
5 : ls

3 : edit
6 : del

Memory All Clear

When you need to make memory available for a new file and if you want to delete all
contents of memory, Press the CODE + Q key in TW mode.
* If memory is broken by electric shock or mis-operation, press the CODE + Q key
in TW mode to clear the memory.

File Operation
1. dp (Direct Print)
At the main menu, you can select dp mode by pressing the 1 key.
In this mode, a new file is created and characters typed will be displayed, printed and
stored by pressing the RETURN , TAB or CODE + ESC key.
2. np (No Print)
At the main menu, you can select np mode by pressing the 2 key.
In this mode, a new file is created but not printed. You can create and edit text on
display only.
3. edit
At the main-menu, you can select edit mode by pressing the 3 key.
In this mode, characters typed are stored only in the recalled file.
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When you want to end editing in the above modes, press the ESC key.
The changes you have made will be stored to the previous named file automatically.
The WP main menu will then be displayed.

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4. prn (Print)
If you press the 4 key, you an print a file. The first file name will be displayed. Press
the RETURN key to select or the cursor key (
,
) to change the file.
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After selecting the printing file, the following message will be displayed.
Mar Cur/Sto-C/S

If the margin format you want to use is:

- the current format, press the C key.
- the format used when the file was created, press the S key.
And the following message will be displayed.
Tab Cur/Sto-C/S

If the tab stops you want to use is:

- the current tabs, press the C key.
-the tabs used when the file was created, press the S key.

NOTE: To stop printing a file, press the CODE +

(stop) key during the printing.

5. ls (List)
If you press the 5 key, you will see the list of old files. To see additional windows,
use the cursor key (
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6. del (Delete)
If you press the 6 key, you can delete a file. The first file name will be displayed.
Press the RETURN key to delete or the cursor key (
,
) to change
the file.
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Block Operation
Block operation can be used in np or edit mode only.

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1. Mark Begin
1) Move the cursor to the beginning of the text you want to mark.
2) Press the CODE + F (MARK) key.
2. Mark End
1) After having marked the beginning, move the cursor to the end of the text you
want to mark.
2) Press the CODE + F (MARK) key.
3. Unmark
If you would like to unmark previously marked text, press the CODE + F (MARK)
key again.
4. Move
Press the CODE + G (MOVE) key. Marked text will then be inserted at the cursor
positon. The original text will disappear.
5. Copy
Press the CODE + H (COPY) key. Marked text will then be inserted at the cursor
position. The original text will not disappear.
6. Delete
Press the CODE + D (DELETE) key, the marked text will be deleted.
NOTE: Block function such as copy and move have no effect when the cursor is
located between the start and end of block code.

Editor
1. Insert mode
Press the CODE + INSERT key, and the typewriter will switch to insert mode. In
this mode, character will be inserted at the cursor position and remains of viewing will
be moved back.
2. Replace
Press the CODE + INSERT key again to go back to replace mode. In this mode
character will be replaced at the cursor position and the cursor will advance to the
next place automatically.
3. Correction
X
key to delete the character before the cursor position. Remains of
Press the
text will shift to the left.
4. Delete
Press the CODE + D (DELETE) key to delete the character at the cursor position.
After the deletion, the remains of the text will shift to the left. If you have marked a
block, the block will be deleted, and not the character at the cursor position.

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5. Cursor Movement
One character right:

One character left:

One line up:

INDEX

To the first column: CODE + EXPR

of the current line
To the start of file:

One line down:

CODE

+ REV INDEX

To the end of:

CODE

+ RELOC

the current line

CODE

+ T

To the last line:

of the file

CODE

+ E

6. Search
To search a text press the CODE + S (SEARCH) key. You will then be asked by
the display for which text you would like to search. Type the Text, then press the
RETURN key. The display will show the first matching text after the cursor position.
To search next matching text, press the RETURN again. To quit searching, press
the ESC key.
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Print & Stop Code

1. Print Text From The Cursor Position
If you press the CODE + 0 (PRINT) key in np or edit mode, text will be printed
out from the cursor position to end of file.
2. Stop Code
If you want the printing of a file to stop at a specific point in the file (eg. to enter a
name), press the CODE + - (STOP) key during the editing of the file at the position
at which you want the printing stop.
The text you type after printing has stopped will be printed immediately.
You can continue printing the file by pressing the CODE + 0 (PRINT) key.

Function Code In WP Mode

Tab

Decimal Tab

Indent

Return

Centering

Stop

File Start

Fs

Continuous underline Set

Word underline set

Underline clear

Bold

Bold clear

Mark

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
If any operating difficulties arise, check the list below before returning your typewriter
for service.
1. Typewriter remains at a stand with the - Make sure the power cord is still
power switch set to on.
plugged in.
2. Printing is faint or does not appear.

- Be sure the printwheel and ribbon

cassette have been properly in
stalled.
- Make sure the ribbon has not been
fully used.

3. Corrections cannot be made.

- Check to make sure the correction

tape has been property installed.
- Make sure the correction tape has
not been fully used.
- Make sure the correction tape has
been properly selected.

MAINTENANCE
We recommend that your typewriter be adjusted, serviced, and lubricated by a
qualified service technician at least once a year. If you need help, contact your local
dealer for checking your machine.
* NOTE: For best performance, try to use only standard supplies from your
dealer. The use of non-standard supplies including Ribbons,
Correction Tapes and Print Wheels, may cause poor performance or
damage to your typewriter.
- Please, store your typewriter in a location protected from extreme temperatures
and humidity.
- Be sure to unplug the typewriter before cleaning and lifting it.
- If youd like to clean your typewriter, use a mild soap to remove stains.
- Never attempt to disassemble your typewriter yourself. Repairs should only be
made by an autorized service technician.

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SPECIFICATION
- PAPER WIDTH

12 (305 mm)

- PRINTING WIDTH

9 (229 mm)

- DAISY WHEEL

100 spokes

- PRINTING SPEED

up to 12 cps

- PRINTING PITCH

10, 12, 15

- LINE SPACE

1, 1 1/2, 2

- CORRECTION MEMORY

1 line

- TAB BUFFER

16 stops

- DISPLAY

16 characters x 2 lines

- FILE MEMORY

29,000 characters

- SPELLCHECK

50,000 words (For USA, UK)

- DIMENSION

390 mm (W)
370 mm (D)
120 mm (H)

- WEIGHT

5 kg

- POWER REQUIREMENTS

AC 120 V (+/- 10 %), 60 Hz

AC 220 V (+/- 10 %), 50 Hz
AC 230 V (+/- 10 %), 50 Hz
AC 240 V (+/- 10 %), 50 Hz
AC 220 V (+/- 10 %), 60 Hz

* NOTE: The power source is adjusted by manufacturer according to the power

regulation of final destination.
* NOTE: POWER CORD (New Zealand Only)
If the electrical supply cord of this typewriter is damaged, it must be
replaced by the special cord SP-502.

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Smith Corona Corporation

842 Bennie Road
P.O. Box 2090
Cortland, NY 13045-2090
1-800-448-1018

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