No. 19097801

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The first electric typewriter by Olivetti, the Lexikon 80 E. long carriage, designed by M. Nizzoli
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The first electric typewriter by Olivetti, the Lexikon 80 E. long carriage, designed by M. Nizzoli

Olivetti Lexikon 80 E. long carriage electric typewriter, designed by M. Nizzoli, was the first electric typewriter by Olivetti, rare collectible piece, working but not used for a long time, therefore sold as not tested, aesthetically very well preserved, complete with power cable and dustproof plastic cover. Images are an integral part of the description. In 1950 production of Olivetti's first electric typewriter began; the Lexikon 80 E. The direct mechanical connection between the button pressed by the operator and the element hitting the paper is no longer present, it is the motor, the only electric component, that impresses the necessary movements whenever the operator ‘touches’ the key. Specifications: Technology: Electromechanics Operation: Electric Keytop: 45 buttons, corresponding to 90 signs. Writing element: Type hammers Spacing: 4 positions + zero Tab: With 8 keys Body: Metal with removable cover Dimensions: 45 x 38 x 24 cm (L x D x H) Weight: 29 kg Production: from 1950 to 1961 Design: M. Nizzoli

No. 19097801

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The first electric typewriter by Olivetti, the Lexikon 80 E. long carriage, designed by M. Nizzoli

The first electric typewriter by Olivetti, the Lexikon 80 E. long carriage, designed by M. Nizzoli

Olivetti Lexikon 80 E. long carriage electric typewriter, designed by M. Nizzoli, was the first electric typewriter by Olivetti, rare collectible piece, working but not used for a long time, therefore sold as not tested, aesthetically very well preserved, complete with power cable and dustproof plastic cover.
Images are an integral part of the description.

In 1950 production of Olivetti's first electric typewriter began; the Lexikon 80 E. The direct mechanical connection between the button pressed by the operator and the element hitting the paper is no longer present, it is the motor, the only electric component, that impresses the necessary movements whenever the operator ‘touches’ the key.

Specifications:
Technology: Electromechanics
Operation: Electric
Keytop: 45 buttons, corresponding to 90 signs.
Writing element: Type hammers
Spacing: 4 positions + zero

Tab: With 8 keys
Body: Metal with removable cover
Dimensions: 45 x 38 x 24 cm (L x D x H)
Weight: 29 kg
Production: from 1950 to 1961
Design: M. Nizzoli

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