Questions and Answers
What are the two principal parts of the typewriter?
What is the name of the top moving part that travels from left to right when keys are struck?
Carriage
Where are the keys positioned such as the space bar and backspace?
Keyboard
What is used for making spaces and for returning the carriage?
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What is the name of the roller that the paper turns around?
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What is situated at both ends of the cylinder and is used for returning the paper to position?
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What lever is used for striking the carriage without using the space bar?
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What movable plate aligns for the insertion of paper into the machine?
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Which component is used for adjusting the left margins?
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What is the numeric scale used as a guide for margin settings?
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What supports the table in the machine?
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What holds the paper securely against the cylinder while counting the number of spaces?
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What is used to loosen the paper for removal or straightening?
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What lever controls the spacing between lines?
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Study Notes
Overview of Typewriter Parts
- Two principal components: carriage and keyboard.
Carriage
- The carriage is the top moving part, traveling left to right when keys are struck or manually pressed.
Keyboard
- The keyboard houses keys such as the space bar, tabulator, backspace, and stencil switch.
Line Spacing Mechanism
- The line space lever adjusts vertical spacing and returns the carriage to the right position.
Paper Handling
- The cylinder or platen is the roller that allows the paper to turn as typing occurs.
Positioning Aids
- Platen knobs are located at both ends of the cylinder, utilized for returning the paper to the appropriate position.
Carriage Control
- The carriage release lever allows the user to strike the carriage without using the space bar.
Paper Insertion
- The paper guide is a movable plate that aligns the paper correctly for insertion into the typewriter.
Margin Adjustment
- The left-hand margin stop is employed to set and adjust the left margin.
Scale for Margins
- A scale acts as a numeric guide for margin settings and assists in locating the typing point.
Support Structure
- The paper rest or table provides support for the paper inside the typewriter.
Paper Security
- The paper holder or paper bail scale secures the paper against the cylinder while counting spaces.
Paper Release Mechanism
- The paper release lever is used to loosen the paper, facilitating its removal or realignment.
Line Spacing Control
- The space regulator lever adjusts the spacing between lines, offering single, double, or triple spacing options.
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This quiz covers the fundamental components of a typewriter, including the carriage, keyboard, and various mechanisms essential for its operation. Test your knowledge on how each part functions and contributes to the typing process. Ideal for those interested in vintage technology and writing equipment.
