The Legend

It all began when Lyman, Wilbert, Monroe and Hurlburt Smith founded the Smith Premier Typewriter Company in 1886, with its primary Smith Corona Electric Typewriter machine having the characteristic of upper case and lower case letters.  It joined the Union Typewriter Company, a consortium in Syracuse, New York which houses other firms like Remington, Caligraph, Densmore and Yost, after 13 years of contemplation.  However, when Union Typewriter Company hindered them from utilizing the latest strike design, Smith brothers abandoned the company and stood out on their own with the name L. C. Smith and Brother Typewriter Company.

Meanwhile, in the same state, Rose Typewriter Company successfully advertised and sold the first portable typewriter in 1906.  Three years later, it moved to Groton and modified its name into Standard Typewriter Company.  With victory in their hands because of their Corona model, Standard Typewriter Company was again altered to Corona Typewriter Company.  Smith Corona was then established as L. C Smith and Brothers fused with Corona Typewriter making a perfect blend of portable office typewrites.

Moments after World War II, typewriters have been in a great demand.  In 1957, Smith Corona later on produced handy electric typewriters with the intention of facilitating paper works most especially for businessmen.  They also believed that it would be a useful machine for high school and college students as they deal with their school requirements.

Meet Smith Corona Electric Typewriter’s Models

• 1970’s Smith Corona Electric Coronet 12 Typewriter 8081

This vintage electric typewriter will definitely bring you back in time as you get caught up with your memories.  Remember when you needed its help with your paper works in the office?..  This machine has one of the best keys which pat your papers gently leaving you with a neat output.  It has a platen which is 12 inches allowing you to place papers with wider widths.

• 1970’S Smith Corona Two Eighty Electric Typewriter 8129

Another 70’s antique in the silhouette of an Ivory electric typewriter.  Its features are power space keys, half space, power return and ribbon reverse buttons.  Finish your work faster by taking advantage of its keys.  Save time, work lighter and enjoy your work.

• 1970’s Smith Corona Electra 120 Typewriter 8138

This machine comes in gray color with a platen of 12 inches long.  You could insert your paper in a “landscape” way as SC Electra 120 Typewriter 8138 could adapt to ledger pages.  Further more, it has the half space and power space bar which means that you can move the carriage easier and faster just in case you are in a hurry.  It also has a “Jeweled Escapement” which is etched on the type bar portion.  Lastly, it has a ruby tinted stone darted on it to catch the attention of the populace.

• 1970’s SCM Electric Coronet Super 12 Typewriter 8136

The main feature of this Super 12 Electric typewriter is its ribbon.  It comes in an easy and 5 second changing Coronamatic cartridge ribbons.  It is a “super” that is prepared for an enduring work and impressive output.

• 1970’s Sears Citation Portable Typewriter

Another Ivory polished electric typewriter which has all the characteristics that you are looking for.  It has its personal Trimline case.  It types each letter with dexterity and clarity.

• 1970’s SCM Electric Coronet Super12 Typewriter 8171

It usually comes in the following statistics:  6 inches tall by 17 inches wide and 12 inches deep.  It also has a 12 inch platen totally applicable for papers with wider widths.  It has a durable transportation case which means you could bring it to work with ease.

• 1970’s Sears Celebrity Power 12 Electric Typewriter

As depicted by its name, Sears Celebrity Power 12 is indeed a star with its fine character carves.  It is 6inches tall, 17inches wide and 12inches deep.  It is carried by its own trimline and is one of the most sought for.

• 19170’s Smith Corona Coronet Super12 Typewriter8181

It has its own magic of facilitating your work plus it uses a cartridge ribbon (Coronamatic), the type which is easily changed.  It has a platen that could accommodate papers with wide widths.  It is a bit smaller than your other Smith Corona Models as this one measures 6inches tall, 13inches wide and 12inches deep.

• 1970’s Smith Corona Electra220 Typewriter8180

Painted with metallic gray, this electric typewriter also has a jeweled escapement found on the type bar segment.  It has a ribbon reverse button, half space and power space tabs and power return key.  It is 6inches tall, 16inches wide and 12inches deep.

• 1980’s Smith Corona EnterpriseII Portable Typewriter

This 80’s electric typewriter utilizes a lift-off ribbon (Smith Corona) for correcting erroneous notes with the Special Film Ribbon (Smith Corona) cartridge (lift-off ink) on.  You may use the usual fabric ink ribbon cartridge too.  This electric typewriter holds a platen that sizes 11 inches.  It also has that half space tab which you can use when you come across any particular typing applications.  It is 6inches tall, 14inches wide and 13inches deep.

• 1980’s Smith Corona Deville Portable Typewriter8169

The SC Deville Portable Typewriter has a fast and easy to change cartridge ribbon and a platen measuring 11 inches.  It holds a half-space tab for unusual typing applications.  It is also 6inches tall, 14inches wide and 13inches deep.

• 1970’sAdler Electric Portable Typewriter

It is the 70’s model that is ready for battle on an endless typing scheme.  It is 5 inches tall, 13inches wide and 13inches deep.

• 1970’a SCM Electric Coronet Automatic12 Typewriter8189

It can accommodate papers with wide widths as it has a 12 inch platen.  It is 6 inches tall, 16 inches wide and 12 inches deep.  With SCM Electric Coronet Automatic 12, you can never go wrong.

Using your Smith Corona Electric Typewriter

Finish your requirements neatly with your Smith Corona Electric Typewriter.  Let’s see how it works.

• First, be acquainted with your typewriter.  Determine the model of your Smith Corona Electric Typewriter.
• Place the proper ribbon for your model.  The older models usually use ribbons while the latest models utilize cartridges.
• Get a piece of paper and place it in the rear of the carriage.  On the left or right side of your roller, you’ll find a small wheel.  Use it to advance the paper in the machine.
• Lift the paper holder as you try to adjust the paper until you achieve that space where you want to start.
• Set the margins by manipulating the slider bars on the carriage.
• Now you may start to encode using Using your Smith Corona Electric Typewriter.