1984 Ricoh EasyTyper IT-520 Electric Typewriter/Word Processor/Printer W/Ribbons

Description

Ricoh
EasyTyper IT-520
This listing is for a working Ricoh EasyWriter IT-520 typewriter/word processor. This very rare word processor is one of the most fully featured word processors sold to the market in the 80's. It was likely designed for very high-end business use & not consumer use. Everything is fully electronic on the unit.  With a dot matrix print head, the unit features adjustable font sizes and electronic page memorization and duplication. Type out a page, store it, and print it again! You can also use the built-in screen to type out a line, review it, and THEN print it. Great for catching typos. The unit also has a standard Centronics parallel port on that back so it can be used as a printer for nearly any computer.
The unit works great. The only functional issue of note is that the carriage/head lifter does not work. A piece of paper must be wedged between the head & carriage to lift the head so it hits the ribbon. Other than that, I've typed out a few pages on the unit without issue. I poked around with margins and font sizes/features and everything seems to work, but I'm sure I hardly touched all the features of the unit.
Physically, the unit is in good shape. It has dirt/dust all over along with numerous scratches & some yellowing of the plastic. It's been around but is not beat up. No cracks or any structural integrity issues. All four feet still in place and in good shape.
Also includes a box of 4 additional compatible ribbons (plus another partially used ribbon on the unit itself). It took a long time to discover what ribbons this unit uses since very little information is available on this unit...
This is a BIG typewriter with a large carriage. You'll need a lot of desk space. Selling since I just don't have the room and it's been in storage for years.
No manual, paper, paper support tray, or cables included.
PLEASE NOTE:
I will not ship this due to bulk. For local pick-up at a public, secure location in Mundelein, Illinois.
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Payment Terms
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The only accepted payment method is eBay's Managed Payments.
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Payment is due before pick-up can be arranged.
Shipping
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Local pickup in a public, secure location in the downtown Mundelein area.
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You may arrange for your own pick-up and ship service. You will need to research & provide your own service and reach out to me letting me know BEFORE purchase.
Returns
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No returns
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