Brother SX-4000 User Manual

USER'S GUIDE

PART I OVERVIEW OF YOUR TYPEWRITERPITCH 1 0 , 1 2 , 1 5 = typing pitch LINE 1 , 1 1 / 2 , 2 = line spacing SHIFT = shift mode WORD SPELL

BASIC TYPINGThe first thing that you will need to do is to decide how you want your document to look when it is printed. To do this, go step-by-step t

BASIC TYPINGViewing Mode ONDuring continuous typing, the paper remains constant with the print unit on the typing line. When typing stops for more tha

BASIC TYPINGPressing lALTl + IPITCHl (1) changes the indication below “PITCH” through the following cycle:10^12^15^10RTCM UNE WORD UNOLN O

BASIC TYPINGRight mai^in________ RMAR□*o1) Move the carrier to the place you want to set the right margin by using [SPACE BAR] or [B

BASIC TYPING1) Move the carrier to the place you want to set a tab by using [SPACE BAR] or [BACKSPACE] .2) Press the [ALTl + IT SET] (6) to set the

BASIC TYPING• Pressing [ALT] + IDT SET] (7) at a normal tab position replaces the normal tab with a decimal tab.Using decimal tabs1) Press [TABl to go

BASIC TYPINGCancelling the decimal tab mode1) Before you have typed anything:CORRECT'To cancel the decimal tab mode before you have typ

BASIC TYPINGlyping uppercase charactersWFT---------^SHFTLOCK>or\__________Uppercase characters are the capital letters, and the characters indic

BASIC TYPINGHot zoneThe hot zone is the area that starts six (6) spaces before the right margin and extends to the right margin. A

Thank you for choosing a Brother electronic typewriter! This product is designed to deliver years of reliable operation.Your typewriter come

BASIC TYPING1) Returning the carrier manuallyRETURNEXPRRegardless of the option selected with [ALT] + [OPERATE], pressing [RETURN] will al

BASIC TYPINGYour typewriter has three different backspace functions:1) Simple backspaceBACKSPACETo move back one space at a time, press [BAC

MEMORY CORREUiiuiyYour typewriter has a full-line correction memory that makes corrections easier. As long as you are on the current line, the

MEMORY CORRECTION2) Press [W OUT]. This will erase the word, but leave the carrier where thefirst letter of that word was positioned.cal formulas. Mo

MANUAL CUKiUi,L.JJKjiyIf you have overlooked an error in a text and have already moved to a different line, you can still correct it by using

LAYUUl tUiyL:iIUiyaSuperscript/SubscriptQ-OSuperscripts and subscripts are used mainly for scientific text composition (for instance, expon

LAYOUT FUNCTIONSAutomatic underlining_____ UNDLNQ^OYou can use this function when you want to underline a word or group of words. Pressing [ALT] + [UN

LAYOUT FUNCTIONSBoldface________ BOLDQ-DUsing the boldface mode is another way to make a word or phrase stand out and catch the reader’s eye.Pressing

LAYOUT FUNCTIONSCenteringCTRn-oThe centering function allows you to center a line of text between the left and right margins.1) To cent

LAYOUT FUNCTIONSCancelling the centering mode1) Before you have typed anything:CTRn+nTo cancel the centering mode before you have typed any

CONTENTSKeyboard3 Display Mode29Line-by-line processing29Description 5Correction in display mode31Functions requiring a specialFeatures6display 32Func

LAYOUT FUNCTIONSCancelling the right margin flush mode1) Before you have typed anything:RMFoTo cancel the right margin flush mode before typin

DISFLAV MUDEIn this mode, characters are displayed before being printed. This permits you to correct the text on the screen, which

DISPLAY MODEIt is impossible to select the line-by-line mode if the carrier is not between the margins.PITCH UNE WORQ иМС1Л OPERATE10 16

DISPLAY MODECorrection in display modeDeleting characters from the text/-------> ^---------->CORRECTorBACKSPACEV______Jk________To delete char

DISPLAY MODEFunctions requiring a special displayThe bold, underlining, and super/subscript functions work in the same way as in printing

DISPLAY MODEThe super- or subscript mark appears on the display when the character is entered and disappears if the character is de

PARTII SPELLING CHECKERImportant notice: This system is not a replacement for careful proofreading of your documents. It has no way of knowing,

SPELLING CHECKERYou can also recheck a word on the current line with following operation.wspat0*01) Press [ALT] + [W SPELL] to turn the Word Spell on.

PART V TECHNICAL INFORMATION REPLACING THE RIBBON, ETC.Replacing the cassette ribbonThree types of ribbons are available:Ribbon Type Brother ModelCorr

REPLACING THE RIBBON, ETC.Replacing the correction tapeTwo types of correction tape are available:• Lift-off correction tape, to be used with correct

REPLACING THE RIBBON. ETC.Replacing the cassette daisy wheelThe daisy wheel is housed in a clear plastic cassette for easy, damage-free ha

TROUBLESHOOTINGProblemProblem SolutionNothing happens when power switch is turned on1. Is the power cord plugged in?Poor printing performance or print

CARE OF UNIT & SPECIFICAIlUl\s Care of unitBeware of tiny objectsBe careful not to let anything slip into the typewriter or between th

CARE OF UNIT & SPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsPaper capacity (width) Typing capacity Typing speed Typing pitchesNumber of character keys Line spacing

CARE OF UNIT & SPECIFICATIONSStarter kit (SK-100)This starter kit provides you with a good supply of ribbons, a script daisy wheel and an extra co

INDEXAAccessories, 36 ALT key, 4Auto carrier return, 17 Automatic underlining, 24Backspace, 18 Backspace, express, 19 Backspace, half, 19 Basic typing

INDEXSetting tabs, 12 Shift lock, 16 Special characters, 23 Specifications, 41 Spelling check, 34 Starter kit, 42 Status indicators, 7 Subscript, 23 S

Compatible AccessoriesStarter kitItem No.SK-100 3 Correctable Film Ribbons 1 Script 1012 Daisywheel 1 Lift-off Correction TapeCassette Ribbons/Correct

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KEYBOARD(*) Hold down [CODE] and press the key to activate these functions. (**) Hold down [ALT] and press the key to activate th

DESCRIPTIONPaper release lever: Pushing this lever loosens tension on the paper so that it can be adjusted as necessary.Paper Supporter: Ke

FEATURESYour Brother electronic typewriter combines advanced performance with easy operation.Some of the outstanding functions of this

PARTI OVERVIEW OF YOUR TYPEWRITERThis typewriter is a very sophisticated machine, you will find it easier to use and a lot more convenient than a