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199x Optima SP28 Serial # 786162 199x Optima SP28 typewriter, Serial # 786162 S W's 199x Optima SP28 typewriter. 2023-08-29 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of S W: 199x Optima SP28 Serial # 786162 It's an end-of-era typewriter. In offices, she stood next to the computers. She didn't have to write much. It had many features that were previously hard to find on typewriters: centring, bolding, underlining, bordering text, and even justification. In addition, a built-in correction band.
The SP series are very fast and well-functioning machines. One moving part. Easy to change typeface (daisy wheel type). This model has a simplistic typeface, which is great for OCR and looks really nice. You can use 10, 12 or 15 CPI fonts here.
The machine has a memory of up to 15 pages and can correct text that was already written and printed on paper. It can append a word inside and move the following text. It is possible to print directly on paper or print full lines (limited editing options on LCD screen). You really need a manual to use its features. Nothing is intuitive here.
The SP series had many models including SP20 without an LCD display, the SP24 with a 16-character display and less memory, and the SP28 with an 80-character display.

199x Optima SP28 #786162

Status: My Collection
Hunter: S W (wawax)
Created: 08-29-2023 at 11:17PM
Last Edit: 08-29-2023 at 11:18PM

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Description:

It's an end-of-era typewriter. In offices, she stood next to the computers. She didn't have to write much. It had many features that were previously hard to find on typewriters: centring, bolding, underlining, bordering text, and even justification. In addition, a built-in correction band.
The SP series are very fast and well-functioning machines. One moving part. Easy to change typeface (daisy wheel type). This model has a simplistic typeface, which is great for OCR and looks really nice. You can use 10, 12 or 15 CPI fonts here.
The machine has a memory of up to 15 pages and can correct text that was already written and printed on paper. It can append a word inside and move the following text. It is possible to print directly on paper or print full lines (limited editing options on LCD screen). You really need a manual to use its features. Nothing is intuitive here.
The SP series had many models including SP20 without an LCD display, the SP24 with a 16-character display and less memory, and the SP28 with an 80-character display.

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Fully closed.
Fully closed.

Ready to work
Ready to work

It has multiple functions and even more symbols than usual thanks to Mode and Code keys.
It has multiple functions and even more symbols than usual thanks to Mode and Code keys.

Daisy wheel, cartridge with the ribbon and correcting ribbon. Everything in one moving part.
Daisy wheel, cartridge with the ribbon and correcting ribbon. Everything in one moving part.

Serial number
Serial number

Hunter: S W (wawax)

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Typewriters were always around me. Some have been with me all my life. Others I saved from being thrown in the trash when the computer age came.
I'm not creating a museum. My typewriters are used. Rarely but regularly. Therefore, the collection is not large, and each machine has a Polish typeface.


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