Thanks, I had been on there but I think I will need the model, etc. before I proceed. Always and Forever...A Randy Travis Fan Linda and Guide, Greg -----Original Message----- From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy Handel Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 3:43 PM To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Hello - Help Needed If you can get the model of the typewriter, you could go to the Smith Corona site and see if you can order the ribbons, there. I know they have a number of ribbons for typewriters. Try: www.smithcorona.com Cindy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Webb" <rtfan@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 3:52 PM Subject: [optacon-l] Hello - Help Needed Hello - I have been on a search for information that perhaps someone can assist me with. I have an Optacon which I have used since 1971 in the very early days and not sure how I'd live without it. I also have a Smith Corona typewriter which uses the ribbons or cartridges that slid in and out of the side of the typewriter. I also have the Optacon attachment so depend heavily on it for mainly typing checks to pay my bills, etc. I am not sure of the model of the typewriter so not sure if I need a specific ribbon or cartridge but do know mine is typing truly light and I'm having to strike every letter two or three times to ensure others can read it. Does anyone know where you can order these old cassette type ribbons and what the part number might be. I asked someone what the ribbon itself had on it and they said it only said Type 2A. Any help would be appreciated Always and Forever.A Randy Travis Fan Linda and Guide Dog, Greg To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3415 (20080904) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3415 (20080904) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.