Mechanical Inked Keys: Vintage Typewriter Lexicon
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Classic Typewriter Components and Functions
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Across
- 2. Force used to print a character on paper
- 5. Key used to jump to preset stops
- 6. Rubber cylinder that holds paper in place
- 8. Inked strip that transfers letters
- 9. Part that strikes ribbon to imprint characters
- 12. Person who operates the machine
- 14. Synonym for platen, sometimes used differently
Down
- 1. Key that switches letter case
- 3. Lever to reset position and advance paper
- 4. Decorative plate near keys or typebars
- 7. Part that moves the paper horizontally
- 10. Key to cancel or clear a setting
- 11. Metal arm that strikes paper to print letters
- 13. Adjustable limit for typing area width
- 15. Mechanism that advances paper vertically
- 16. Signal sound when typing reaches margin
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