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Keys and Carriages of Classic Typewriters
A crossword exploring the fascinating terminology and mechanics behind vintage typing machines.
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  • 1. Key moving the carriage backward
  • 2. Lever that strikes the ribbon to print letters
  • 3. Paper used to make duplicates
  • 5. Synonym for platen in some models
  • 7. Replaceable ink supply in some vintage machines
  • 10. Typebars that pivot freely without jamming
  • 12. Another term for a typewriter
  • 15. Inked strip that transfers ink to paper
Down
  • 4. Action of advancing paper through platen
  • 6. Character used to create blank lines or emphasis
  • 8. Key to insert spaces between words
  • 9. Design style of printed letters
  • 11. Key for indenting or setting columns
  • 13. Rotating cylinder that feeds the paper
  • 14. Moving part holding the paper
  • 16. Key used to type uppercase letters
  • 17. Area where typebars rest before striking
  • 18. Adjustable stop for line length
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