IBM Operators Guide provides instructional material for the operation of IBM electric accounting machines and related punched-card equipment. The manual explains the functions, controls, and operating procedures for card punches, sorters, accounting machines, interpreters, collators, reproducing punches, automatic carriages, and tape-controlled form-feed devices. It outlines the setup steps, card-handling practices, machine functions, troubleshooting procedures, and safety considerations needed for accurate and efficient operation. Illustrated diagrams and photographs of machine components are included throughout demonstrating machine layouts and functions. Designed for training environments, the guide presents standardized instructions and review questions to help operators develop proficiency in IBM punched-card data-processing systems.
This copy of the manual shows signs of use, with some wear and discoloration on the cover and spine, minor creases on some pages and some foxing and discolouration throughout. All pages are intact and legible, and the binding remains secure. Some pages have handwritten notes and annotations in pencil.
