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VICTOR for Non-Metric Calculations
FEET / INCHES / FRACTIONS ( 1/2 ... 1/16 )
( US/GB, Full-Keyboard / E-Model )
TECHNICAL DATA of the Electro-Mechanical Printing-Calculator
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Model: VICTOR 16-58-54 ( US/GB-Special ) 3+5/6
Serial Number: 2808-200
Dimensions: (ca.) Width = 8 " / 20 cm
Depth = 13 1/2 " / 34 cm
Height = 7 " / 18 cm
Weight: (ca.) 16 lbs / 7.5 kg
Power Supply: 115 V AC / DC , grounded
Mechanics: 5*9 Full-Keyboard...
( = 5 Columns [1] ... [9] = feet )
+ Column [1] ... [11] ( = inches )
+ Column [1/8] ... [7/8] ( = fractions )
+ 1/16 Column ( marked as [1/] ... [1/] )
Linearar Segment Mechanism
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,
NonAdd, Repeat, Subtotal, Total
with FRACTION-ARITHMETIC !
Registers: Input = 5 Decimals + 2*Fractions
Arithmetic = 6 Decimals + 2*Fractions
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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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.
RESET KEYBOARD:
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If a wrong figure is entered in a column, repeat with the right
figure. To clear the keyboard push the [C]-key.
REPEAT:
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To enter the same number more than once, lock the [R]-key by
pushing it down and forward before pressing the [+]-bar. The
keyboard will not be cleared after the motor cycle. To release
the [R]-key, push and move it backward.
SUBTRACTION:
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Enter the (negative) number into keyboard. Press the [-]-bar
to start the motor cycle.
SUBTOTAL:
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The cumulated sum will be printed when the [S]-key is pressed.
The memory will hold the actual sum.
TOTAL:
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The total sum will be printed when the [T]-key is pressed.
The memory will be cleared after the motor cycle.
ID-NUMBERS:
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An ID-Number can be entered and printed with the [N]-key
(= NonAdd). This input is not registered in the arithmetic unit.
NEGATIVE RESULTS:
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A negative result will be printed as the COMPLEMENT of the next
higher 10, 100, 1000, ...
Example: -12 = 999988
CHANGING THE PAPER ROLL:
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o Press the axle on both ends and lift the paper roll.
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. Release the lever and turn the
manual feeder wheel, until the paper is visible in the window.
o Place the paper roll into holder by slightly pressing the axle
on both ends.
o Tighten the paper roll.
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
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<see above>
(B) Remove the Cover
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o Shift the two levers under the case backward.
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
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<see above>
PRINTOUT - Example with Comments:
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| 0. T | Press [T=Total] to clear memory
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| | < Max.Input = 5 decimals >
| 54,321. | Enter (1st)number, Press [+]
| 98,765. | Enter (2nd)number, Press [+]
| 153,086. S | Press [S=Subtotal] to print sum
| 123. - | Enter (neg.)number, Press [-]
| 152,963. S | Press [S] to print cumulated sum
| 456. | Press [R=Repeat], Enter number, Press [+]
| 456. | Press [+], Press [C=ClearKbd], Release [R]
| 153,875. T | Press [T] to print total sum
| | < Max.Output = 6 decimals >
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| 0. T | Press [T], Memory is clear
| |
| 47. N | Enter ID #47, Press [N=NonAdd]
| 6789. | Enter value, Press [+]
| 11. N | Enter ID #11, Press [N]
| 5432. | Enter value, Press [+]
| 12221. T | Press [T] to print total sum of values
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| 0. T | Press [T], Memory is clear
| |
| 12. | Enter number, Press [+]
| 24. - | Enter (larger negative) number, Press [-]
| 999,988. T | Negative sum = COMPLEMENT!
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| 0. 11 | Press [11]-key (=Enter 11 inch), Press [+]
| 0. 10 | [10]-key, Press [+]
| 0. 9 | [9]-key, Press [+]
| 0. 8 7/8 | [8]-key + [7/8]-key, Press [+]
| 0. 7 3/4 | [7]-key + [3/4]-key, Press [+]
| 0. 6 5/8 | [6]-key + [5/8]-key, Press [+]
| 0. 5 1/2 | [5]-key + [1/2]-key, Press [+]
| 0. 4 3/8 | [4]-key + [3/8]-key, Press [+]
| 0. 3 1/4 | [3]-key + [1/4]-key, Press [+]
| 0. 2 1/8 | [2]-key + [1/8]-key, Press [+]
| 0. 1 1/ | [1]-key + [1/16]-key, Press [+]
| 5. 9 1/2 1/ T | Press [T] to print total sum
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REMARKS: 1 yard = 3 feet ; 1 foot = 12 inches ; 1 inch = 2.54 cm
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The photo shows this VICTOR in a freelancer's environment. The two
architectural illustrations of San Francisco where made in the 70s:
The upper sketch is a house entrance on Filbert Steps; the lower
is a rendering of Market Street with (BART+MUNI) Powell St. Station.
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 S T O R E S T O R A T I O N :
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SORRY, the VICTOR came with a cracked left front corner ...
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... Made a SUPPORT out of CATFOOD-CAN with 2-Component-Glue
For M A N U A L OPERATING & TUNING:
(1st) The "SAFETY"-Lever ( stops machine when cover is lifted )
has to be fixed horizontally &
(2nd) A "KNOB" placed on the MOTOR AXLE ( observe the arrow! )
