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1978 Brother Profile Electric 12 Serial # D81301346 1978 Brother Profile Electric 12 typewriter, Serial # D81301346 Roger C's 1978 Brother Profile Electric 12 typewriter. 2025-12-20 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Roger C: 1978 Brother Profile Electric 12 Serial # D81301346 Picked this up in truly-filthy condition, but it cleaned up nicely, and works well. The database lists this as a JP-12 model, but note that it is not a cartridge ribbon machine -- uses plain old standard spools. The fitted molded plastic case has "JP-12" molded into it as well.

1978 Brother Profile Electric 12 #D81301346

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Roger C (RogerTDB3)
Created: 12-20-2025 at 02:50PM
Last Edit: 12-20-2025 at 02:51PM

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Picked this up in truly-filthy condition, but it cleaned up nicely, and works well. The database lists this as a JP-12 model, but note that it is not a cartridge ribbon machine -- uses plain old standard spools. The fitted molded plastic case has "JP-12" molded into it as well.

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Standard ribbon spools.
Standard ribbon spools.

Tried to capture the classic mustard yellow of the body.
Tried to capture the classic mustard yellow of the body.

Serial number, which puts it at 1978.
Serial number, which puts it at 1978.

Hunter: Roger C (RogerTDB3)

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Born to type, forced to collect. Last seen haunting Western Canadian thrift shops.


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