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Brother SX-4000 Electronic Typewriter

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 553 ratings

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  • Perfect type professional touch keyboard
  • 70,000 word dictionary with error-locating FIND feature
  • Line-by-line printing
  • Automatic relocation after correction
  • 1-Year limited warranty

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The SX-4000 is a mid-level portable daisywheel typewriter with a 16-character LCD display and a 70,000 word dictionary. Its features include the Perfectype professional touch keyboard, automatic "word-out" and "line-out" correction memory, automatic underling, bold printing, right margin flush and view mode. It has a variable 10/12/15 pitch typing selector and automatic paper insertion.

Features:

  • Perfectype professional touch keyboard
  • View mode allows easy viewing of the typing line
  • Line-by-line printing
  • Automatic carriage return
  • Automatic paper insertion
  • Forward and reverse indexing
  • Automatic repeat for all characters
  • Interchangeable cassette daisy wheel with various type styles available
  • Interchangeable cassette ribbon
  • Self-demo feature automatically demonstrates features and functions
  • Paper support conveniently doubles as lid cover
  • Carrying handle
  • "Word-spell" 70,000 word dictionary with error-locating FIND feature
  • 16-character LCD display
  • Automatic paper insertion
  • Full line lift-off correction memory
  • "Word-Out" and "Line-Out" correction system
  • Automatic underlining
  • Bold printing and right margin flush
  • View mode
  • Variable 10/12/15 pitch typing selector

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Customer reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
553 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value of the product, mentioning it's an excellent price. They also appreciate ease of typing, weight, and appearance. That said, some complain about the noise, saying it makes a grinding sound when they hit the return key. Opinions are mixed on quality, performance, and ease of use.

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43 customers mention37 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the office electronics. They say it has an excellent price.

"...I got my typewriter, it was inexpensive, shipped immediately, complete w/correctable ribbons, daisy wheel etc...." Read more

"...Still, this machine represents excellent value for money and is a welcome addition to our armamentarium." Read more

"...for forms that were not on-line, so I bought the SX-4000 at a reasonable price...." Read more

"...Of course, this one was available at a great price so I snatched it up!..." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers find the typing process of the office electronic to be easy. They mention that the keys are easy to reach and type well. They also appreciate the many options that make typing easier, including the ability to type an entire line prior to printing. Customers also say that the letter types are clean and legible, and the visual typing window is very legible. They say the product is reliable and sturdy, and it allows them to type small requests from patients with ease.

"...keys are hard to push, quite the contrary, but it makes it much easier to type accurately without missing any keys in my opinion, and it's the..." Read more

"...There are many options to make typing easier. It is quick to setup left and right margins...." Read more

"...Other than that, she's very pleased by the LCD display and 70,000 word dictionary...." Read more

"...The 16 characters in the LCD display help cut down the spelling errors. Comes with a very good manual. Arrived well packaged in a large box...." Read more

16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

Customers like the weight of the product. They say it's lightweight, very portable, and easy to move. Some customers also say it is a good typewriter for light jobs and an excellent choice for short typing applications. Overall, most are satisfied with the weight and portability of the device.

"...For starters, this one is much lighter and more streamlined, which for me is a plus because the model I had used before was a chore for a girl to..." Read more

"...This machine is light and portable and nice grey colour, preventing from getting yellow over time...." Read more

"Great typewriter for the personal usage. Working great, although inserting paper is kind of irritate me...." Read more

"...The keyboard and controls are comfortable and its weight is just right--it is easy to move yet it feels stable without being klunky." Read more

15 customers mention11 positive4 negative

Customers like the appearance of the typewriter. They say it's cute, light, and professional. Some say that the grey color prevents it from getting yellow. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.

"...The perfect-looking results are well worth it, and so for me, this is a real time-saver!..." Read more

"...This machine is light and portable and nice grey colour, preventing from getting yellow over time...." Read more

"Works great. The keycaps are pretty yellowed but considering when the thing was made…..." Read more

"...I love that it has a handle sot that I can carry it with me. it is lilght and types great. The price was also so good compared to others I checke...." Read more

114 customers mention74 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the typewriter. Some mention it's a good quality typewriter with lots of programmable features, while others say that a few keyboard letters were defective and the construction is pretty substandard. The print quality is not good and does not give a crisp letter when you type.

"...Yes, this is a high-tech computerized typewriter with many features and you could type and double-check the screen before actually approving it to..." Read more

"...In general, the construction is pretty substandard. Definitely go with a Smith Corona instead...." Read more

"...Sounds like a machinegun or Chinese firework-ish. Very nice, not too loud. I think this Brother is also very durable...." Read more

"...I can just make notes right on the paper! The spell check is also pretty great for a typewriter, it may not tell you how to spell a word correctly,..." Read more

102 customers mention59 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the typewriter. Some mention that it works well for what they need it for, and does all of the basic functions as a writing program. However, others say that it stopped working, is inoperable, and the return doesn't work right.

"I got this typewriter to fill out 3 page carbon copy forms and it does the job great. It was easy to setup and get started right away...." Read more

"...UPDATE: Used this typewriter for over two years now, and still a piece of junk...." Read more

"I love this typewriter! It does all of the basic functions as a writing program on a computer...minus italics, but I love it non the less!..." Read more

"...As soon I was putting it into the socket, it stopped working. Beware, if you plan to use it in Europe, buy a step down converter from 230v to 110v!..." Read more

64 customers mention43 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the office electronics. Some mention that it's simple to use and reliable, while others say that it was complicated and difficult to set up.

"...For starters, this one is much lighter and more streamlined, which for me is a plus because the model I had used before was a chore for a girl to..." Read more

"...It was easy to setup and get started right away. Loading paper is easy and keyboard feels great to type on...." Read more

"...No directions for this item were included but I wasn't completely surprised by that...." Read more

"...It has some nice features which are easy to use and incorporate...." Read more

19 customers mention5 positive14 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the office electronics. They mention that it has a grinding sound when they hit the return key, the keys are too loud, and it sounds pretty rough. Some say that the product does not work right and that it sounds rough.

"So far it is doing what I need it for. It does have a grinding sound when you hit the return key. This is the 3rd...." Read more

"...4. Cord storage built-inTHE NAYS1. Holy Loudness: I am sound sensitive, but the Brother made me feel like yelling "everyone get..." Read more

"...the sound of an old-fashioned typewriter and this one has a beautiful 'typing' sound, about the closest thing you can get to the classic WWII-era..." Read more

"...in good condition but the return doesn’t work right and the it sounds pretty rough not a good purchase for $406.59" Read more

Prefect for anyone who doesn’t like computers!
5 Stars
Prefect for anyone who doesn’t like computers!
My Papa loved this electronic typewriter. He loved writing letters to his family members. After he passed away (due to Leukemia), my Grandma donated it to a local senior center. She says they love to type letters and how much it reminds them of the good old days. So thank you for giving my Papa some happiness!
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