• Olivetti Lettra Series, Ribbon Spool Drive Gear - Vintage Typewriter Spare Part  ElGranero Typewriter.Company
  • Olivetti Spare Parts - ElGranero Typewriter.Company
  • Olivetti Lettra Series, Ribbon Spool Drive Gear - Vintage Typewriter Spare Part  ElGranero Typewriter.Company
  • Olivetti Lettra Series, Ribbon Spool Drive Gear - Vintage Typewriter Spare Part  ElGranero Typewriter.Company
  • Olivetti Lettra Series, Ribbon Spool Drive Gear - Vintage Typewriter Spare Part  ElGranero Typewriter.Company
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Olivetti Lettera Series, Ribbon Spool Drive Gear - Vintage Typewriter Spare Part

Olivetti Lettera Series, Ribbon Spool Drive Gear - Vintage Typewriter Spare Part

Description

Olivetti Lettera Series, Ribbon Spool Drive Gear - Vintage Typewriter Spare Part

About:

This is an original ribbon spool drive gear, the internal component that advances the ribbon during typing. It transfers motion from the ribbon-advance shaft to the ribbon spools, ensuring smooth ribbon movement and consistent inking. Fully functional, cleaned, and tested.

Compatibility:
Designed for machines that use the classic Lettera-series ribbon-drive system, including:
Lettera 15, Lettera 25, Lettera 31, Lettera 32, Lettera 35, Dora, 40, 42, Valentine, DL.
Please compare measurements before purchase to ensure a correct fit.

Condition:
This is a genuine vintage part sourced from a donor machine, fully inspected, cleaned, and ready for installation. Ideal for restorers, workshops, and anyone repairing a ribbon mechanism that no longer advances.

Why This Part Matters:
A worn, cracked, or slipping ribbon drive gear is one of the most common causes of ribbon not moving, uneven ink feed, or only one spool turning. Replacing this component restores correct ribbon transport and brings the typewriter back to proper performance.

If You Need a Different Part

If you need a specific component that is not listed on our page, please contact us and we will help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
For rare, obscure, or hard-to-identify pieces, we offer a personalised parts-finding service. Customers typically pay around 25€ for search, identification, measurement, detailed photos, and compatibility verification. This ensures you receive the correct part without risk or guesswork.

Typewriter Spare Parts for Restoration and Repair (General List)

  1. Keys and keytops
  2. Key levers
  3. Key lever cords
  4. Typebars
  5. Type slugs
  6. Typebasket assembly
  7. Segment and segment screws
  8. Universal bar
  9. Linkage rods, link arms, and connecting wires
  10. Ribbon spool drive gear
  11. Ribbon drive shafts and clutches
  12. Ribbon vibrator assembly
  13. Ribbon guides
  14. Ribbon covers and mask plates
  15. Ribbon spools (metal or plastic)
  16. Feed rollers
  17. Paper-release lever
  18. Paper bail rollers
  19. Paper guides
  20. Card or paper support
  21. Platen (rubber roller)
  22. Platen core
  23. Platen knobs
  24. Line-spacing ratchet
  25. Line-feed mechanism
  26. Margin stops
  27. Tabulator system (tabulator, tab stops, tab lever)
  28. Tabulator spring
  29. Escapement wheel
  30. Escapement pawl or escapement dog
  31. Escapement rack
  32. Carriage rails
  33. Carriage rail bearings
  34. Carriage rail trace bearings (two-ball type)
  35. Carriage escapement assembly
  36. Carriage return lever
  37. Carriage knobs
  38. Carriage end plates
  39. Drawband
  40. Main spring (power spring)
  41. Escape spring
  42. Return spring
  43. Shift spring
  44. Tension springs (ribbon, carriage, typing action)
  45. Shift mechanism (shift arms, shift guides, fulcrums)
  46. Basket-shift or carriage-shift assembly
  47. Spacebar
  48. Spacebar assembly (linkage and return)
  49. Stabilizer bar
  50. Backspace mechanism
  51. Backspace lever
  52. Body panels and top covers
  53. Bottom plate or chassis
  54. Side covers and trim pieces
  55. Feet and anti-vibration pads
  56. Screws, washers, collars, and small fittings
  57. Universal joints
  58. Internal levers and metal arms
  59. Precision springs and micro-springs
  60. Line selector lever
  61. Paper scale or page-end indicator
  62. Paper injector (where applicable)
  63. Bell mechanism
  64. Bell gong
  65. Bell hammer
  66. Carriage brake or tabulator brake
  67. Carriage lock
  68. Margin release assembly
  69. Ribbon reverse mechanism
  70. Ribbon reversing fork or actuator
  71. Intermediate gears (plastic or metal)
  72. Internal transmission gears
  73. Typebar rest felt or rubber strip
  74. Sound-dampening felts
  75. Spool retainers and posts

Note:
This component requires professional installation. The ribbon-drive system is tightly integrated with the machine’s internal gearing, so replacement should be performed by a trained technician or someone with advanced mechanical skills.

1-Year Warranty & Lifetime Support

  • Standard Serviced Typewriters: Every professionally serviced typewriter comes with a standard 1-year warranty, extendable up to 2 years. 
  • Antique & Rare Machines: Very old, rare, or especially delicate antique machines include a 90-day limited warranty (as explicitly stated on the individual product page).
  • Lifetime Support: Our expert workshop client support continues for the lifetime of your machine, long after delivery.

Gifts & Special Occasions

A typewriter is more than a gift; it's a connection to the past, a catalyst for creativity, and a symbol of personal expression. It's an invitation to write stories, letters, poems, and memories that last a lifetime.

A vintage typewriter is a perfect personal gift for writers, poets, artists, students, collectors, and anyone who loves beautiful things with quality, history and character.

Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, graduation, wedding or Christmas surprise, we'll help you find something truly special.

Make it personal: Gift wrapping, greeting cards and personal messages can be arranged where available.

Because the best gifts don't just make someone smile. They inspire them to create.

Gift Ideas

  • Classic Typewriters: Perfect for writing and rewriting, our restored typewriters are designed for productivity and comfort.
  • Portable and Compact: Great for travel or office use, our typewriters are compact and easy to carry.
  • Custom Orders: If you have a specific machine in mind, we can work with you to restore it to its former glory.

Fast & Safe Worldwide Shipping

Estimated Shipping Times

Standard / Economy

  • Europe: 3–10 business days
  • USA & Canada: 10–21 business days
  • Australia & New Zealand: 10–21 business days
  • Elsewhere: 5–21 business days

Priority

  • Europe: 1–3 business days
  • USA & Canada: 3–7 business days

Note: Priority speeds up delivery, not preparation.

Preparation Time:

  • Restored typewriters: 3–7 business days
  • Custom orders: 1–2 weeks
  • Complex custom orders: Approximately 3–4 weeks
  • Restoration & special orders: 6 weeks or longer (depending on the individual machine and work required)

Need it by a specific date? Please contact us before ordering.
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