Columbia 8100 Manual portable Typewriter fully functional working with ink ribbon 12 inch carriage for all types of paper typing.
Brand: Columbia
Model: 8100
Type: Manual Portable Typewriter
Manufacturing Origin: Japan (some units assembled or distributed through Italy)
Era of Production: Late 1970s – Early 1980s
The Typist
Punjab Typewriter Sales and Service Center Lahore.
Contact: [redacted phone number]
Description:
The Columbia 8100 is a high-quality manual portable typewriter designed...
Columbia 8100 Manual portable Typewriter fully functional working with ink ribbon 12 inch carriage for all types of paper typing.
Brand: Columbia
Model: 8100
Type: Manual Portable Typewriter
Manufacturing Origin: Japan (some units assembled or distributed through Italy)
Era of Production: Late 1970s – Early 1980s
The Typist
Punjab Typewriter Sales and Service Center Lahore.
Contact: [redacted phone number]
Description:
The Columbia 8100 is a high-quality manual portable typewriter designed for durability, precision, and ease of use. Produced during the late 1970s to early 1980s, this model reflects the robust craftsmanship typical of Japanese and European manufacturers of that era.
It was commonly distributed under the Columbia brand name — a mark associated with reliability and professional performance in office and educational environments.
Technical Details:
Typing Mechanism: Manual mechanical key-lever system for consistent and smooth typing action.
Keyboard Layout: Standard QWERTY, 44 keys with full character set including symbols, numerals, and punctuation marks.
Special Keys:
Red “TAB” key for tabulation.
Red “AUTOMATIC” key for carriage or margin release function.
Shift, Caps Lock, Margin Release, and Half-Space keys for extended functionality.
Carriage & Paper Handling:
Manual return lever with soft carriage motion.
Adjustable paper guide and alignment scale.
Suitable for paper sizes up to A4.
Line spacing selector (1, 1.5, 2).
Ribbon System:
Dual-spool nylon ribbon (standard universal type).
Supports black or dual-color (black/red) ribbons.
Easy to install and replace.
Build & Design:
Compact body made of high-quality ABS plastic.
Matte off-white finish with contrasting black keyset and silver detailing.
Lightweight and portable, ideal for office, home, or educational use.
Dimensions (Approx. ):
Width: 33–34 cm
Depth: 32 cm
Height: 10 cm
Weight: 4.5–5 kg
Key Features:
Durable and reliable manual operation.
Smooth key action for comfortable long typing sessions.
Elegant and timeless design.
Easy maintenance with universal parts and ribbons.
Supplied with a hard carrying case for protection and portability.
All over cargo or delivery service available on demand
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