Olympia monica typewriter manual

Wizard Truetype See also Brother. Woodstock no. Here are some typewriter user's manuals , service manuals , and typing instruction manuals. Thanks to all who have contributed! If you have a manual you'd like to add to this page, please contact me. User's manuals. General and multi-make. By make. Service manuals. Olympia typewriters began in and were at one point regarded as the "Mercedes Benz of typewriters" showcasing the effects of solid German engineering.

Under parent company AEG European General Electric , Olympia started to produce some of the most technologically advanced typewriters of their time.

In the 's Olympia secured itself in the public eye as a major player in the typewriter industry. They produced models such as the 8 series and the Progress. The company flourished until WWII when most of the production facilities and workers where lost during the war. After the war, facing Soviet oppression, several workers fled to West Germany and re-started the company this time as Olympia Werke.

They were regarded by many as some of the best manual typewriters ever produced. The Olympia typewriters are solid, well-constructed machines perfect for the typewriter enthusiast who not only wants to own an aesthetically pleasing object, but who could put it through the rigors of use.

These machines feature spring loaded keys, key set tabulators, correcting space bars and right hand margins. Some SM models even feature line space scaling for chemical and mathematical formulations as well as special characters for every profession or science.

Olympia along with Hermes were the two most expensive typewriters on the market at the time. Thank you, Elisa. I just found a vintage Noiseless 77 type writer nearby for sale. Are you familiar with this type of typewriter? Any thoughts and reviews about this typewrite would be greatly appreciated. But if you can bring it up to snuff, new platen, cleaned and adjusted, looks like a fine typewriter! I tried to comment earlier but did it wrong. Do you have any information on the Olivetti Lettera 31?

Most reviews talk about the I am trying to pick between a beautiful white 31 and a beautiful blue Olivetti 44 for my first typewriter. Both look in great condition and will be sent by mail… I could technically afford to get both— but space is not on my side so i must choose. The Lettera 31 is small, snappy and has the same guts as the 32 — a proven winner. I really love this size for a typewriter.

And these Letteras are minimalist perfection. It feels like less stuff between you and the page. But, I also love the Studio 44! Has a more solid feel than a Lettera. Any thoughts on a Smith-Corona Corsair Deluxe? You might be able to get one on the cheap, but it may also just feel cheap.

Which might put you off to writing with a typewriter. Otherwise, those top 2 on the top 10 list are tops for first timers. Olympia SM9s can usually be found inexpensively, yet they really are tops. But if the style is not your thing, look at the Olivettis. Or, as one reader just posted to me, the Underwood , which is a s model of the Lettera 32, might also be another great choice. I agree with Daniel. And were I to get a Smith Corona again!

I would probably go for the Silent or Silent Super, possibly the Clipper, which is so beautiful with its glass keys and sleek black finish although slightly less type-friendly, but still, friendly enough.

I have a bunch of typewriters now — and if I had to narrow it down which would pang me I probably would go with the Silent, the Olympia SM7 or SM9, Olivetti Studio 42 or 44, many of the Triumphs like the Perfekt or Gabriele 1 , or Royal Quiet Deluxe the most fallible, but one of the most invitingly writeables.

I decided not to go with the Smith-Corona. It would definitely be nice to get something more classic looking, but as a writer, my top goal is really durability and performance. Thanks for the feedback! YES — that SG3 one is big! I brought home my Olympia SG3 this morning!

I call him Hans. He still needs some TLC but is fully functioning and runs like a workhorse. Thanks for talking me into the endeavour with this great article of yours. And again — the typewriter from Psycho! You found Hans just in time to get it all out on paper. Keep at it. Yeah the light keys and light colored case are overall a little higher quality with some nicer finishing touches, and more stable typing and carriage return mechanism.

Light colored case is nicer as well. Are the black keyboard SM 9s a little newer than the white keyboard model? Orson Welles used it. Maybe I just have to tune up the Studio a bit. Thanks for the post. I have never compared the 45 to the 44 — have to believe the guts of both models are very similar. Very durable machine. To me? What does it mean anyway? You clearly have strong feelings about this. I would include the Olympia SG 1. I worked as a service technician, and later, service manager at an Olympia dealership.

I have probably serviced, and used every possible typewriter around including some very old early models I serviced as collectables. The SG 1 is my personal favorite. A beautiful machine; built well in the German tradition. Superb craftsmanship, the best materials, and is a dream to type on. I know a number of professional writers who would not part with these.

Rugged, and reliable, built to last, and an almost art deco look, these were wonderful machines especially from an engineering, and design standpoint. This would be number one on my list. The SM 3 Deluxe being my choice for a portable. Not an SM9? The De Luxe the way Olympia spells it has a carriage release key on both sides, the standard model on one side only. There may be other minor differences. The SM-9 De Luxe is about as close to a good office machine as a portable gets.

As far as style, its fine but not distracting. These machines do not have the spring cushioned keys that the early portables and office machines have. Does not seem to make much difference and I think was expensive. Very smooth carriage, pleasant low-energy type action and light basket shift. I would just decide between pica or elite. Otherwise I would choose another of my standard models. I actually like my old Continentals for lengthy typing sessions. I bought my first typewriter just a few months ago from an antique store.

Of the numerous models on offer, I selected an Olympia SM9. While many typewriter fans seemingly prefer the look of the older machines, I was initially drawn to the Olympia along with a few other typewriters from this era for of its design.

I actually like the design of many different products from this era — not just typewriters. Not that there was anything wrong with the performance of the other machines, I simply preferred the way the Olympias felt in use. Two others that are seamless operationally speaking are the Triumph Perfekt and the Rheinmetalls.

If it stays semi-put, I prefer a larger Olympia — SM7 or SM9 would be my recommendations — steadier machines in place. One additional note in response to a comment made by Ricky Garni above on March 17, there was no Reply link available for that particular post. There is an adjustment dial located next to the lever that determines just how much paper is fed with a single pull of the lever. The other interesting thing about the SG3 was its configurability.

For example, in addition to the Paper Injector mentioned above, some models offered a Margin Release key that also served to disentangle jammed keys.

There was also an optional double-spaced feature that placed a space between every character typed when this key was engaged. I have an Olivetti linea 98 from the mid seventies that I use and I find it an excellent typewriter. It is an heavier model used by office workers all day long and performs very well. Thank you for the knowledgeable reviews from the webpage author and comments from readers. What are your thoughts on an Olivetti Lettera 32 made in Mexico?

Does this make if any less appealing? Hecho en Mexico! First I heard of a Mexican Lettera. Perhaps someone else knows more.

I understand that it is difficult to make a selection of ten. I have not tested all the machines manufactured. But I want to say that I would include my favorite: ERIKA 10, because of beauty, solidity, typping nice, reliability, excellent platen, etc.

The high quality details of it. A artwork. What a great list!! I have several of them, all in great condition. Never q single problem. I have an Oluvetti Studio 44 that I am about to sell. I like more snap.

I also have Letteras 22 and The 32 is nice, but I really like the Feel of the keys and a faster action. A little loud, but the absolute most precise machine, and I can type extremely fast with never a jam. It is similar, but I prefer it to the Olympia SM 4. It is such an individual thing, the machine that fits one best.

And not necessarily the one you think it ought to be. I write a lot. Have several books. Thanks for these posts.