--- product_id: 1144869 title: "SX-4000 Electronic Typewriter" price: "£758.56" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1144869-sx-4000-electronic-typewriter store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # 70,000-word dictionary with FIND feature Perfectype professional touch keyboard Line-by-line printing with auto correction SX-4000 Electronic Typewriter **Price:** £758.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⌨️ Type smart, correct faster, impress always. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SX-4000 Electronic Typewriter - **How much does it cost?** £758.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1144869-sx-4000-electronic-typewriter) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Portable Powerhouse:** Compact design with automatic paper insertion and a carrying handle means professional typing wherever your hustle takes you. - • **Smart Error Detection:** Leverage a massive 70,000-word dictionary with an error-locating FIND feature to catch mistakes before they slow you down. - • **Customizable Print Style:** Choose from variable 10/12/15 pitch typing selectors and interchangeable daisywheel cassettes for a personalized, polished look. - • **Seamless Correction Flow:** Automatic 'word-out' and 'line-out' correction memory lets you fix errors without breaking your creative momentum. - • **Effortless Precision Typing:** Experience the Perfectype keyboard designed for smooth, professional keystrokes that keep you ahead in every document. ## Overview The Brother SX-4000 is a mid-level portable electronic daisywheel typewriter featuring a 16-character LCD, a 70,000-word dictionary with error-locating FIND, Perfectype professional touch keyboard, line-by-line printing with automatic correction, and customizable typing pitch. Designed for professionals seeking reliable, precise typing with portability and advanced correction features. ## 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 Review: Great typewriter - We still use a type writer at our work for occasional items. This one works well. A vast improvement from our old one. Review: Poor quality. - This is really a poor quality machine. Every single time I take it out to use it, I have to run a test sheet through to make sure the ribbons are lined up - they get knocked out of place extremely easily. Can't tell you how many red-ink, scannable IRS forms I have ruined in the beginning when I kept forgetting to test it and the correction ribbon was out of place again. In general, the construction is pretty substandard. Definitely go with a Smith Corona instead. UPDATE: As has been mentioned in the comments, Smith Corona hasn't manufactured typewriters since 2005. Best I can tell, Brother is now the only company in the entire world selling typewriters. UPDATE: Used this typewriter for over two years now, and still a piece of junk. Luckily, I don't need it very often - pretty sure it would have fallen apart if used on even a weekly basis. Apparently, most of the reviewers here are happy with theirs, so it's possible I just got a lemon. ## Features - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0000636X8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #226,335 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #48 in Typewriters | | Customer Reviews | 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars (553) | | Date First Available | April 23, 2002 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 12 pounds | | Item model number | SX-4000 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | BROTHER | | Product Dimensions | 20 x 18.6 x 8 inches | ## Images ![SX-4000 Electronic Typewriter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oDSzhYC8L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does it come with ribbon and correcting ribbon** A: Yes it came with cassette ribbon model #1030 and correction tape model #3010. I don't use the correction tape because I type on carbon copy paper a lot. This information comes from the owner manual. The ribbon is enough to get started, but either I typed more than I thought or this was a starter kit. It wasn't hard to find a replacement ribbon at my local Staple store. **Q: Is it correcting?** A: It does a wonderful job of correcting. You can do just one letter or the whole word. The correction tape really lasts. I am on my third ribbon and still haven't changed the tape and I do make mistakes!! This typewriter is great for the price. To correct you hit the backspace and then the correction key at the bottom near the space bar. To do a whole word you do the correction key at the top right with no backspace. I hope this helps. **Q: Is this good for writing long documents, such as a novel?** A: The Brother SX-4000 is an amazing machine and I don't see any reason why long documents couldn't be typed on it. However, I have never attempted to type for long hours on end, so I am not really qualified to answer this question. **Q: What type of font is included in the package, e.g. Times New Roman** A: On mine you cannot change the font, however, you can change the pitch, underline & bold your type. It is similar to the new times roman, and in fact it may be just that. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great typewriter *by P***T on March 29, 2026* We still use a type writer at our work for occasional items. This one works well. A vast improvement from our old one. ### ⭐ Poor quality. *by B***H on March 3, 2011* This is really a poor quality machine. Every single time I take it out to use it, I have to run a test sheet through to make sure the ribbons are lined up - they get knocked out of place extremely easily. Can't tell you how many red-ink, scannable IRS forms I have ruined in the beginning when I kept forgetting to test it and the correction ribbon was out of place again. In general, the construction is pretty substandard. Definitely go with a Smith Corona instead. UPDATE: As has been mentioned in the comments, Smith Corona hasn't manufactured typewriters since 2005. Best I can tell, Brother is now the only company in the entire world selling typewriters. UPDATE: Used this typewriter for over two years now, and still a piece of junk. Luckily, I don't need it very often - pretty sure it would have fallen apart if used on even a weekly basis. Apparently, most of the reviewers here are happy with theirs, so it's possible I just got a lemon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT TYPER. GOOD DEAL. *by L***E on April 2, 2014* As a typewriter collector and mechanical keyboard freak, I also have a very small collection of electronic typewriters. I use these machines for writing short notes and short stories. Starting to use manual typewriters for some time, I got really tired of typing on these machines, so I went for electronic typewriters. However I wanted a fresh and new one, clean and shiny. They shipped this typewriter all the way to Holland, which is great service. And it arrived in one piece. They could have packed the tyepwriter though, and not just the box that came with the SX-4000. 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! I changed the fuse and bought the converter, and it started working. The keys on this Brother give a nice tactile feedback! Not mushy rubberdome-ish. Very satisfying, but not as great as IBM model M and Wheelwriter keyboard feel, I think. This machine is light and portable and nice grey colour, preventing from getting yellow over time. Also, the display is very handy, saves some ribbon. Like the fact that the brother ribbon cassette is widely used in this machine and older Brother entry,- and midlevel typewriters. The professional EM or CE models use a different cassette. Another thing, is the sound the sx-4000 makes. Sounds like a machinegun or Chinese firework-ish. Very nice, not too loud. I think this Brother is also very durable. If there still were brand new IBM wheelwriters for sale, I would get one of those. But second best, has to be Brother! They just have proven themselves in time with both manual and electronic typewriters! Goodluck and have fun! ## Frequently Bought Together - Brother SX-4000 Electronic Typewriter - FJA Products Compatible Typewriter Ribbons & Correction Tape Spools for Brother AX10, AX15, SX4000, GX6750 Typewriters. Includes 2 Black Typewriter Cassettes and 2 Lift Off Correction Spools - Package of Two Brother Compatible with BROTHER SX-14, SX-16, SX-23, SX-4000, ZX-30 and Others Typewriter Correction Ribbon Lift Off Tape, --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1144869-sx-4000-electronic-typewriter](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1144869-sx-4000-electronic-typewriter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*