You can’t always rely on the consumables that an electronic typewriter uses as proof of that typewriter’s origins …
… any more than you can always rely on what’s written on the rear badge …
In this instance, however, the presence of a Nakajima ribbon cassette reveals the identity of the manufacturer.
True, this typewriter was “Made in Japan”, but not by Casio …
Its unpacking instructions reference the Nakajima AX-60 (non-LCD) and AX-65 (LCD) portable electronic typewriter …
More specifically, its Spelling Check Operating Instructions (English and French) has a footer which references the AX-65 only (since a Spelling Check is not available for its non-LCD counterpart) …
Nakajima AX-65
Despite its cheap ABS plastic, the Casio CW-600 is not unattractive. I particularly like the previous owner’s stickers …
The red “Wheel Engineering”sticker is appropriate for a daisy wheel appliance …
… and the Norfolk Island sticker perhaps reveals a little of the previous owner’s travel history …
The typing feel is good, it’s also quiet. This is a machine that’s hardly been used.
The inside of the machine is clean and the serial number sticker looks like it was put there yesterday …
Not bad for $20 AUD.
You can find a link to the Casiowriter CW-600 (Nakajima AX-65) instruction guide here.
Copyright is owned by Casio/Nakajima. This PDF (of the scans of an instruction guide I own) is offered as a free resource (donation welcome)
No excuse for you not to go out and get one …
6 responses to “Casiowriter CW-600”
Hi. Have just got a Casio CW-600 with Russian keyboard! Saved it from being sent to the garbage. Apparently the thing is in pretty good condition. Just ordered for it a brand new Nakajima film cartridge and is looking for the white correctable ribbon. Roman
[…] comparing the PA-3100 II alongside the equally black Casiowriter CW-600 (Nakajima AX-65) I bought last year, I now have more respect for the wedges made by […]
Thank you!
And Happy Ney Year 😉
Andrey
CW-600 Manual posted in a post of its own. See also the link in this updated post.
Hi!
Do you have a CW-600 manual?
I want to buy CW-600 but can’t find manual. The manual is need for testing CW-600 before buying.
WBR
Andrey
Wedges certainly do need saving and loving. I can appreciate the subtle curves on the body and keyboard of this one.
My Casio musical keyboard from 1985 is still going strong—not that that is of any relevance to this typewriter!