Explore classic components and terms from vintage typewriters in this engaging crossword puzzle.
Echoes of Vintage Typewriter Mechanics
Explore classic terms from the mechanical world of vintage typewriters with this engaging crossword puzzle highlighting key parts and functions.
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- 1. Mechanism that lifts the ribbon when typing
- 3. Key that changes typebar character case
- 4. Roller that advances paper vertically
- 5. The force applied to print a character
- 8. Arm that strikes the ribbon to print letters
- 9. Left or right boundary stopping typing
- 12. Part holding typebars in alignment
- 13. Sound indicator for margin approaching
Down
- 2. Stops for horizontal alignment, settable by user
- 6. Lever that advances paper and resets carriage
- 7. Mechanism controlling horizontal carriage movement
- 10. Moving part holding the paper and platen
- 11. Key that moves the carriage without printing
- 14. The cylindrical roller that feeds paper
- 15. Inked strip that transfers characters to paper
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