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Mechanical Marvels of Classic Typing
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Cylindrical component around which paper wraps for typing
  • 2. Typing style where hammers strike from beneath the ribbon
  • 3. Manual action advancing to the next line, origin of 'return' key
  • 5. Mechanism enabling uniform horizontal spacing, precursor to tabs
  • 6. Obsolete brand known for electrically-assisted type mechanisms
  • 8. Roller responsible for advancing paper in vintage typing machines
  • 14. Lever arm striking inked ribbon to imprint letters on paper
Down
  • 4. Replaceable ink reservoir that inked keystrokes in vintage models
  • 7. Typewriter feature allowing direct sight of typed characters
  • 9. Obscure term for encrusted ink residue on type bars
  • 10. Iconic manufacturer whose portable 1873 typewriter changed history
  • 11. Small ring reinforcing holes for ribbon threading in typewriters
  • 12. Ancestor of modern capitalization toggle with mechanical hold
  • 13. Standard top-row layout originated to stave off jamming

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