Type-O-Meca

Good store. They gave me an estimate that my smith corona sl105 was 50 – 60 $ to fix a broken advancing mechanism in the carriage. I will have to come back to have them fix it for me when I’m done with vacation.

If you have an older, good printer that is now beginning to give you trouble, and you don’t want to get rid of it yet, this is the place to go to. They know what they’re doing. They diagnose the problem and let you know what can be done and if it should be done. It’s so hard to find a place that can service printers, and even harder to find a place where the cost is justified. I’m so happy this place exists.

I do not recommend this place for repairs of any sort.
I brought my typewriter in for repair, and when I got the initial estimate, it was for $ 300. Since these typewriters are going on $ 100 on craigslist, I declined to repair the typewriter, so the owner started negotiating the price with me and we settled on $ 150, with the $ 40 initial estimate fee applied towards that, meaning I only owed $ 110. The mere fact that the owner was willing to lower the price from $ 300 to $ 150 dollars tells you right away how bad the owner is overcharging for his services.
When I came to pick up the typewriter, the owner claimed the $ 40 would not be applied to the total of $ 150.
I feel this was bait and switch and will never go back to this store, and I recommend you don’t either. I will also be contesting the $ 40 the owner over-​charged me, which at a minimum means the owner will be charged $ 35 by their credit card processor, and at best means the owner will also lose the $ 40 they over-​charged me.

This was my first time to visit with them they looked at my Canon printer; told me what was wrong instantly; and said we can fix it in 24 hours… and they did.
It works like new; the cost was inexpensive; and they are super-​nice, honest and did what they said they would do. I am totally happy with the experience I had here. I own three businesses here in Newport Beach and this is my new home to get things fixed.

I have used this local business for years to help extend the life of our printers and fax machines. I have always been impressed with the prompt, competent and friendly service and would recommend the business to anyone looking for repairs/​parts for business machines.

Not happy. They replaced a part in my printer for $ 200+. Then I had to return within 10 days because the issue persisted. They «fixed it» again. But after just a few weeks of use the problem returned. Not worth the trouble or time to go back again. Should’ve just bought a new printer, would’ve cost the same.
It’s a bummer because I have two printers used daily for my business and if I had received good service I would’ve been a returning customer. But I definitely won’t be going back.

I am a fan. We bought some replacement tape for boss’ old typewriter. It took some finagling, but we figured it out.
The ribbon came pre-​spooled, so we had to transfer it to the typerwriter’s spools, which wasn’t a big deal.
Price seemed OK, i guess. It worked, so that is what counts.
From the looks of the store, they service typewriters (manual and digital) and network printers. The shop looks a bit disorganized, but the service is friendly. I called in to pick up the ribbon, and the gentleman on the phone was very accommodating.