Thank you again a year later! Darn Brother! You are totally right, not only is the thing you fixed a defect, but mine has a spring and little plastic hook for the gears that turn the paper wheel--the first time I fixed it, the spring had just come off, but now it is broken off. I'll try to do the same fix you did with the other spring. Very elegant and creative fix! Nice! Thank you again.
Same roller problem on brother GX- 6750 machine that was barely used by Grandma. Shame on you - brother manufacturing- for not fixing a poor design defect on your machines and still selling new machines with same defect thru authorized retailers. Thank you so much for excellent video to fix. You made my day and Grandma’s too! :)
Never in my life did I think I'd be fixing a typewriter in this, the year 2019, but this was exactly the issue it had and this video was the perfect solution (and guide for how to take it apart). Thanks!
Thanks again--I got my typewriter fixed, thanks to you! The gear thingie was out of its slot so the paper wasn't feeding right. If I hadn't known how to take off the cover, I couldn't have fixed it, so thank you!
Now I’ve played with plenty of Smith Coronas and Royals, Remingtons and Underwoods, I get why this is a subpar typewriter. But it’s the one my dad got me first when I was little and well, I keep buying ribbon and daisy wheels for it. Too sentimental. After like 12 years of off and on again use, Idk if that plastic tab will ever break but if it ever does, I’m excited for an excuse to play with fire! 10/10
Thank you so much for posting this video! We just bought a used Brother typewriter at Goodwill and it had this same defect. Your video was very helpful and was exactly what I needed to do to fix it.
This was a very helpful and enjoyable video! I've got a similar problem on the same machine; the other small plastic point of failure under load in that spring mechanism has sheered cleanly off. I will be saving this video for later in the event I have to make the repair you demonstrated!
What a great video! I had a different, but similar problem with a spring back in there, and this showed me enough of what I needed to know on how to open the case and resolve a spring issue. Thank you for posting this.
Thanks so much! I just needed to figure out how to open up my typewriter--your video was very helpful! I figure that spring thingie will break at some point, so I'll know how to fix it, thanks to your genius solution! I have to say, I hope you were wearing goggles and had adequate ventilation!
Wow, thank you so much for your efforts in explaining this. The problem was doing my head in, and you have not only cleared my mind of questions, but also given a solution. Now it's up to me to make it work! Wish me luck! Thanks again....
It now works great. Didn't fix it exactly the way you did but same results. I had to take a soldering gun and melt a hole, then forced a screw in. Thank you.
Well my problem was the same mechanism but was the little plastic rectangular piece that holds that bar in place. I was able to fix it in a similar fashion with a shortened finishing nail heated up and stuck in the place of the plastic tab. Probably wouldn't have thought of that without this video so thanks for sharing this.
Great job !! I am thinking about buying one this week … it’s a choice between an 6750 or 8250 … does the 8250 also have a similar issue you think ? Thanks for the support & video again !
Hi PT, as far as the production run on these Brother GX-6750's, I've read online they started around 1990's, but would you know when they stopped manufacture of this model/when the next model started? I'm trying to date my machine, but it seems like Brother's serial number codes do not identify the decade they were made in, only a single digit for the year, but not the decade. Enjoyed the video, thanks!
I work for a retirement community and I am assisting a resident with her "new" GX-6750. Her Issue is that the cartridge stays in the up position and when you type it drops down and attempts to strike but strikes nothing but air.
Power typewriter off, make sure daisy wheel is pushed all the way forward using black arm, make sure ribbon is in proper, turn back on. Unit should move to left side jiggle & shake. This should bring ribbon down to typing position, daisy wheel should turn & home, typewriter should work. If not, take video of stuff while it's starting & not typing & send to me via web site
Could I ask you for a spec on the power supply for this machine. Need to know the voltage and amperage that supplies the typewriter. Also any tips for me. My project is, putting a power supply in one that has it missing. Thanks.
Hello Phoenix Typewriter! I have this model but after thinking this was my problem I realized the small motor on the left side that helps scroll the paper up and down has been bent and fallen out of place. Is there a way to fix this? It is a small plastic spool that apparently connects or syncs with the manual wheel to help the sheet of paper in either direction especially after you hit the return key. Any tips on fixing this?
Yes, I know . . . . . I know most everything about most every typewriter Gear on index motor is bad, bracket is broke-like this video, Feed roll tension broke, PCB is bad ? , Further investigative analysis would be necessary to determine exactly what has failed
I have a Brother 90 and haven't used it in years but had a need for it today. However, the Caps light is blinking and, apparently, as a result, nothing is operable. Any advice? Thanks.
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 Thanks for responding! It doesn't have a printwheel but a cassette. Before this, when I turned it on, the cassette would smoothly slide to the right and then return. Now, the cassette goes to the right an inch or so and that's it. As if the right margin is set that small. But it doesn't respond to any commands whatsoever. The CAPS light just blinks.
@@robinspina7813 It does have a printweel ( pinwheel) that has all the letters on it, also has a ribbon cartridge, 2 separate things But sounds like the carrier sensor is failing or not responding, these are old , 30 yr old contacts, that only had a 10 year estimated life span Contact points can be rejuvenated, but the part needs to come out for that to be done. I do that to every one of these if I resell them to avoid future problems.
I have an older GX-6000, does it have this same defect? Also the best way to demonstrate the delay is to type an underscore and then another character (similar to the way underline works actually). Not only do you have the response delay, but you also have an additional delay of the wheel turning into position. Also that clear cover is horrible, In that, the older GX-6000 is a much better design.
Are you talking about index/linspace up on carriage return? Some early versions used a plastic gear that would split. It can be replaced with a metal gear version from a parts machine.
Aaaah I got sparks in my eyes from that grinder :) Hindsight is 20/20, but why not just loop the spring over the screw threads instead of over the head, especially since its a permanent install? (I guess the spring could fail, requiring a reinstall).
Hello, I was getting rather excited about this been my problem. However my spring is still attached? It appears that the metal attached to this that runs along roller isn't tightening. The metal attached to spring doesnt come full back in place. Can this be fixed? Thanks
My lever in front of the daisy wheel won't go back up. It's staying in a pull back position,so what I'm typing is not showing up. Can you help me please?
Sounds like either the arm latch is broken, or carrier frame is chipped., both are plastic You would need to determine to see if a modification would work, replace carrier would be final solution
These typewriters reset when you turn them off/on Should set line spacing @ 1 when machine is turned on To change, Press & hold ALT & press 1, 2 or 3 (above 1,2,3 it says "line" ) it's also color coded.
Only LED's are on left side, 10/12 pitch & spell check. Turn machine off , wait 5 seconds, turn on. Does typewriter work ? Is print wheel installed ? Is lid open ?
Generally that's an error warning, just don't no what error....... So typewriter is working ? Does typewriter reset/start ( move to left margin ) Having a hard time analyzing this without it in front of me.
MT SELF-DEMO DOESN'T WORK BUT I FOUND A MANUAL ONLINE. YOU SHOULD MAY TELL PEOPLE THIS.. IT TOOK ME A LONG TIME TO FIND THE MANUAL BECAUSE MYSEARCH ENGINE WAS ON THE BLINK.
Thanks for your input Craig, wondering what your solution might be, please post a video so I can comment on your method These Brothers were not made to be repaired, so what does it matter if it's a "Butcher" job ? ? Nobody can see the butcher job, plus it's stronger and will never break again, WIN WIN !!
Craig, please tell us your solution since you have such infinite wisdom! I would really like to hear it. I checked your account, and I don't see any videos.
Thank you again a year later! Darn Brother! You are totally right, not only is the thing you fixed a defect, but mine has a spring and little plastic hook for the gears that turn the paper wheel--the first time I fixed it, the spring had just come off, but now it is broken off. I'll try to do the same fix you did with the other spring. Very elegant and creative fix! Nice! Thank you again.
my mom had a brand new one in storage for yrs. Took it out of the box. Was just as you said😅
Thank you! 👍
Same roller problem on brother GX- 6750 machine that was barely used by Grandma.
Shame on you - brother manufacturing- for not fixing a poor design defect on your machines
and still selling new machines with same defect thru authorized retailers.
Thank you so much for excellent video to fix. You made my day and Grandma’s too! :)
I agree, Brother should have strengthened/modified this decades ago . . . . .
Never in my life did I think I'd be fixing a typewriter in this, the year 2019, but this was exactly the issue it had and this video was the perfect solution (and guide for how to take it apart). Thanks!
Good deal !!
Thanks again--I got my typewriter fixed, thanks to you! The gear thingie was out of its slot so the paper wasn't feeding right. If I hadn't known how to take off the cover, I couldn't have fixed it, so thank you!
Now I’ve played with plenty of Smith Coronas and Royals, Remingtons and Underwoods, I get why this is a subpar typewriter. But it’s the one my dad got me first when I was little and well, I keep buying ribbon and daisy wheels for it. Too sentimental. After like 12 years of off and on again use, Idk if that plastic tab will ever break but if it ever does, I’m excited for an excuse to play with fire! 10/10
I had this exact problem too and managed to fix it by following your instructions. Thank you! First time I have ever fixed something, feels fantastic!
Thank you so much for posting this video! We just bought a used Brother typewriter at Goodwill and it had this same defect. Your video was very helpful and was exactly what I needed to do to fix it.
This was a very helpful and enjoyable video! I've got a similar problem on the same machine; the other small plastic point of failure under load in that spring mechanism has sheered cleanly off. I will be saving this video for later in the event I have to make the repair you demonstrated!
What a great video! I had a different, but similar problem with a spring back in there, and this showed me enough of what I needed to know on how to open the case and resolve a spring issue. Thank you for posting this.
Great video. Thanks for the time and effort to shoot it and post it. Will help me fix a machine for a friend's elderly mum.
Thanks so much! I just needed to figure out how to open up my typewriter--your video was very helpful! I figure that spring thingie will break at some point, so I'll know how to fix it, thanks to your genius solution! I have to say, I hope you were wearing goggles and had adequate ventilation!
Wow, thank you so much for your efforts in explaining this. The problem was doing my head in, and you have not only cleared my mind of questions, but also given a solution. Now it's up to me to make it work! Wish me luck! Thanks again....
Good luck, you can do it !!
It now works great. Didn't fix it exactly the way you did but same results. I had to take a soldering gun and melt a hole, then forced a screw in. Thank you.
Perfect !
Well my problem was the same mechanism but was the little plastic rectangular piece that holds that bar in place. I was able to fix it in a similar fashion with a shortened finishing nail heated up and stuck in the place of the plastic tab. Probably wouldn't have thought of that without this video so thanks for sharing this.
i have this same model and same problem. Thanks a lot for this video now it's working perfect again. nice work!
Thank you! Recently discovered your videos and they are great. Clear, concise, informative. You are an asset to the internet :-)
Thank You,Thank You
Great job
Mil gracias ,si me sirvio 👍 lo arregle con un clip y el resorte !!
Great job !! I am thinking about buying one this week … it’s a choice between an 6750 or 8250 … does the 8250 also have a similar issue you think ?
Thanks for the support & video again !
Exact same issues, exact same plastic body
Thank you so much for this video!!!
thank you! great video.
Wow!!! Thank you so much! You’re awesome!!!!
Hi PT, as far as the production run on these Brother GX-6750's, I've read online they started around 1990's, but would you know when they stopped manufacture of this model/when the next model started? I'm trying to date my machine, but it seems like Brother's serial number codes do not identify the decade they were made in, only a single digit for the year, but not the decade. Enjoyed the video, thanks!
Did it!!! Thanks again!!
Excellent !
The typewriter’s lag is so trippy lol
I work for a retirement community and I am assisting a resident with her "new" GX-6750. Her Issue is that the cartridge stays in the up position and when you type it drops down and attempts to strike but strikes nothing but air.
Power typewriter off, make sure daisy wheel is pushed all the way forward using black arm,
make sure ribbon is in proper, turn back on. Unit should move to left side jiggle & shake.
This should bring ribbon down to typing position, daisy wheel should turn & home, typewriter should work.
If not, take video of stuff while it's starting & not typing & send to me via web site
Could I ask you for a spec on the power supply for this machine. Need to know the voltage and amperage that supplies the typewriter. Also any tips for me. My project is, putting a power supply in one that has it missing. Thanks.
I don't know, don't have that info, pretty sure it uses multiple voltages.
Plenty of these are junk, parts machines, that PS should still be good
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 thanks, I will keep searching
Hello Phoenix Typewriter! I have this model but after thinking this was my problem I realized the small motor on the left side that helps scroll the paper up and down has been bent and fallen out of place. Is there a way to fix this? It is a small plastic spool that apparently connects or syncs with the manual wheel to help the sheet of paper in either direction especially after you hit the return key. Any tips on fixing this?
Anybody know how to fix a problem with the return button not moving paper up to jump to the next line? Keeps typing on the same line.
Yes, I know . . . . . I know most everything about most every typewriter
Gear on index motor is bad, bracket is broke-like this video, Feed roll tension broke, PCB is bad ? ,
Further investigative analysis would be necessary to determine exactly what has failed
Phoenix Typewriter release lever works. Hold paper in place. Return button work fine just doesn’t jump to the next line. I’m assuming motor issue.
@@Edwinvillegas24 Never seen the motor fail, but I have seen a lot of the gears, on shaft of motor, fail
@@Edwinvillegas24 I’ve got the exact same issue on one I just bought. Did you ever find a solution?
I have a Brother 90 and haven't used it in years but had a need for it today. However, the Caps light is blinking and, apparently, as a result, nothing is operable. Any advice? Thanks.
Did it POR, move to the left and reset ? Remove and re-install printwheel. Lid switch could be bad
Hard to tell with out 1st hand analysis
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 Thanks for responding! It doesn't have a printwheel but a cassette. Before this, when I turned it on, the cassette would smoothly slide to the right and then return. Now, the cassette goes to the right an inch or so and that's it. As if the right margin is set that small. But it doesn't respond to any commands whatsoever. The CAPS light just blinks.
@@robinspina7813 It does have a printweel ( pinwheel) that has all the letters on it, also has a ribbon cartridge, 2 separate things
But sounds like the carrier sensor is failing or not responding, these are old , 30 yr old contacts, that only had a 10 year estimated life span
Contact points can be rejuvenated, but the part needs to come out for that to be done. I do that to every one of these if I resell them to avoid future problems.
I have an older GX-6000, does it have this same defect? Also the best way to demonstrate the delay is to type an underscore and then another character (similar to the way underline works actually). Not only do you have the response delay, but you also have an additional delay of the wheel turning into position.
Also that clear cover is horrible, In that, the older GX-6000 is a much better design.
Yes, I believe that has same design
Can you help on finding how to type the sign @ from this model GX-6750 Electronic Typewriter?
Hode shift button down, press #2
I have a GX-6750 and for the carrier to move, it is missing one of the gears that connects the motor to the knob(manual feed), any ideas?
Are you talking about index/linspace up on carriage return? Some early versions used a plastic gear that would split. It can be replaced with a metal gear version from a parts machine.
Aaaah I got sparks in my eyes from that grinder :) Hindsight is 20/20, but why not just loop the spring over the screw threads instead of over the head, especially since its a permanent install? (I guess the spring could fail, requiring a reinstall).
Yes, wanted to keep the integrity of the loop and not stretch it
Hello, I was getting rather excited about this been my problem. However my spring is still attached? It appears that the metal attached to this that runs along roller isn't tightening. The metal attached to spring doesnt come full back in place. Can this be fixed?
Thanks
Yes, I have 2 other videos showing the other plastic pieces that break in that area
My lever in front of the daisy wheel won't go back up. It's staying in a pull back position,so what I'm typing is not showing up. Can you help me please?
Sounds like either the arm latch is broken, or carrier frame is chipped., both are plastic
You would need to determine to see if a modification would work, replace carrier would be final solution
Hi Shane, can you help me? I’ve taken photos. The spring is ok.
Well I don't know yet, email, rushjensen@aol.com
My spring is intact. My paper will still not feed? Do you happen to have another solution?
If I could see and do an analysis on typewriter I wouldn't be guess blindly, but try this,
th-cam.com/video/XDX87apjFgw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nHsGNnIaopCa9ntd
Hi I miss placed my manual on how to set this or that. Single spacing should be what? Can you please let me know???
These typewriters reset when you turn them off/on
Should set line spacing @ 1 when machine is turned on
To change, Press & hold ALT & press 1, 2 or 3 (above 1,2,3 it says "line" ) it's also color coded.
My Brother AX-20 has a red flashing light on the right side just above the green pitch button. Any suggestions?
Only LED's are on left side, 10/12 pitch & spell check. Turn machine off , wait 5 seconds, turn on. Does typewriter work ? Is print wheel installed ? Is lid open ?
Tried that, lid open (the led flashes above the 10), print wheel installed.
Generally that's an error warning, just don't no what error.......
So typewriter is working ? Does typewriter reset/start ( move to left margin )
Having a hard time analyzing this without it in front of me.
MT SELF-DEMO DOESN'T WORK BUT I FOUND A MANUAL ONLINE. YOU SHOULD MAY TELL PEOPLE THIS.. IT TOOK ME A LONG TIME TO FIND THE MANUAL BECAUSE MYSEARCH ENGINE WAS ON THE BLINK.
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How to Bold, , Underline, change pitch, Line space, manual???
What model, All those feature are usually on the left, or top number row using the code key
How to prevent it from typing backwards
Don't know, never heard of these Brothers typing back-wards ?
I want to fix double repeat typing when I type.
I don't understand the question, BOLD ?
I gotta say that is a butcher job...and yes I have been repairing office equipment for 30 yrs so I do know what I am talking about. Nasty....
Thanks for your input Craig, wondering what your solution might be, please post a video so I can comment on your method
These Brothers were not made to be repaired, so what does it matter if it's a "Butcher" job ? ?
Nobody can see the butcher job, plus it's stronger and will never break again, WIN WIN !!
Craig, please tell us your solution since you have such infinite wisdom! I would really like to hear it. I checked your account, and I don't see any videos.