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Classic Keys and Ribbon Mechanics
Explore the elegant mechanics and iconic parts of vintage typewriters with this crossword puzzle featuring essential typewriter terminology.
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Across
  • 1. Roller that advances the paper upwards
  • 2. Adjustable stops defining typed text boundaries
  • 3. Action moving the paper up one line
  • 5. Protective metal part covering the typebars
  • 8. Key that moves the carriage to preset stops
  • 10. Key used to insert a space between words
  • 16. Rubber roller that holds the paper in place
Down
  • 4. Lever that resets the carriage to the starting margin
  • 6. Design style of the printed characters
  • 7. Ding signaling near margin on the carriage
  • 9. Mechanism advancing the carriage one space after each key
  • 11. Key that changes letter case or symbols
  • 12. Moving part that holds paper and moves horizontally
  • 13. Spring-loaded part that returns keys to rest position
  • 14. Inked strip used to transfer letters onto paper
  • 15. Arm that strikes the ribbon and paper to print a character
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