199x Canon QS 300 #KL3211070
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 06-23-2023 at 05:47AM
Last Edit: 06-27-2023 at 01:47AM
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Bought this as a spare for my beloved ES25.
I knew it was broken, the seller told me so, but I had to take a bash at repairing it as it was offered to me for £1.
Easy (ish) fix. After incessant bleeping from the machine (and a little from me) I noticed that the thing must've been stored upright with the "segment" in the middle as the guide rail was bowed and not making contact with the gears. I used a paper clip (see photo) to reposition the guide rail back into shape and the machine now works a treat! Phew.
This is just as much fun to use as my ES25 and having finally gotten used to the Canon "logic" I managed to jump right in without a manual.
Pretty much the same features as the ES25 but seems just a tad slower when in line print mode - not sure if the specs confirm that. The keyboard is nicer to the touch, much softer and less clicky. I can thoroughly recommend this. These weren't built to last so let's enjoy them whilst they're still around and producing SUPERB imprints.
*Takes the same sized daisy wheels as the ES25 and AP100 - this one came with yellow writing on it. Never seen that before.
** Uses the same cartridges too.
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Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 4045
UK member with Greek Cypriot heritage, living in London.
Relatively new to the hobby - My first machine was an Everest Mod 90 that I bought after watching a Violet Evergarden anime in December 2021.
My collection now consists of 40 machines. Nice round number. Time to stop I reckon. . .
My absolute favourite remains (just) my 1939 Royal KMM. For me, it's both the prettiest and the "warmest" to type on. It has "Majik" (with a nod to Sandy1)
I count my blessings that I am lucky enough to have amassed such a beautiful bunch.
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