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A circular plastic daisy wheel with raised English characters in Prestige Elite 12 font

Rarotype

Rarotype Prestige Elite 12 English Printwheel office equipment

SKU CH-Y5A5-0ND64

Prestige Elite 12 printwheel fits Nakajima and Swintec typewriters for English text

  • Product typeTypewriters & Supplies
  • Prestige Elite 12 font delivers crisp 12-pitch English text
  • Compatible with Nakajima WPT-150, WPT-160, AE-710, AE-740, AE-800, AE-830 models
  • Compatible with Swintec 2600, 2640, 7000, 7040 typewriter models
  • High-quality OEM replacement printwheel ensures reliable performance
  • New Rarotype printwheel ready for immediate installation

Prestige Elite 12 Printwheel

This Prestige Elite 12 printwheel is a new replacement part for Nakajima and Swintec typewriters. It provides English-language characters for office typing tasks. Compatible models include Nakajima WPT-150, WPT-160, AE-710, AE-740, AE-800 and AE-830. It also fits Swintec 2600, 2640, 7000 and 7040 machines.

Thermals noise and power

The printwheel is a passive mechanical component with no electrical draw. It generates no heat and produces no fan or motor noise of its own. Operation sound depends entirely on the typewriter mechanism. No power supply or cooling is required for this part.

Build fit and requirements

Installation requires a compatible Nakajima or Swintec typewriter from the listed series. The wheel snaps into the existing print carriage without tools. It frees the machine from worn or damaged OEM wheels that cause misprints. Buyers needing proportional spacing or symbol sets not in Prestige Elite 12 should verify the type sample before purchase.

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Price $47.99
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Specifications

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Product typeTypewriters & Supplies

Questions about this item

How do I install the Prestige Elite 12 printwheel on a Nakajima WPT-150, and what step is often missed?

Lift the ribbon cassette, pull the printwheel release lever forward, align the new wheel's hub pin with the carrier slot, press firmly until it clicks, then re-seat the ribbon cassette — the click is the step most users miss.

What maintenance will the Prestige Elite 12 printwheel need over time?

Clean the type spokes monthly with a soft brush and isopropyl alcohol to remove ink buildup; replace the wheel when characters show worn edges or broken spokes, typically after heavy daily use.

What limit appears first during continuous typing on a Swintec 7000 with this printwheel?

The plastic hub can heat-soften during long, high-speed runs, causing the wheel to wobble and produce uneven impressions before the type faces themselves wear out.

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