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Typewriters
Typewriters are mechanical machines. Letters and symbols are embossed on metal bars, which strike a ribbon of ink. This leaves the inked impression of the character on a piece of paper that has been placed on the other side of the ribbon. Typewriters were common previous to computer keyboards and printers.
526 Questions
What is the value of a 1920 royal typewriter?
I have found none less that $100 and that is with significant damage. Restored to new, I have seen it as high as $1,200. I got mine from a small shop for $78 in excellent condition. :) Just keep looking!
Where to sell an Adler Typewriter?
The Adler Typewriter is in exellent condition and was purchased new in 1959.
Differences between a computer and a typewriter?
What is the difference between a pushbike and a space rocket!!
You use a typewriter just for document production such as letters and reports. You can use a computer for many different things, as you know.
Did they have typewriters in World War 1?
YES, there were many typewriters during WWI. Here's a webpage to check out: mytypewriter.com/explorelearn/factstrivia.html
How can the typewriter be environmentally friendly?
As it is not powered by electricity, it does not use up resourses, and electricity
What are the three types of the typewriter?
manual something and digital manual something and digital
What is the definition for typewriter?
I looked it up the dictonary typwriter: writing machine with keys to make individual letters and signs.
How many keys are there in a standard typewriter?
There are actually 47 keys including the space bar.
What was invented first the printing press or the typewriter?
The first movable type printing technology (printing press) was invented by Bi Sheng, a Han Chinese printer in the 1040s. The first type writer was invented in 1575 by Francesco Rampazzetto.
Johann Gutenberg created the typewriter during The Renaissance
What is the value of an olivetti valentine typewriter?
usually a well kept red valentine typewriter is worth around 150-200 euro here in europe but i know in USA they have been sold for as much as 500 usd.
What are the essentials in operation of a typewriter?
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A set of Type heads i.e.
to make the impressions of the letters.
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A set of Type bars or a ball with the letter types upon it
3
An inking device e.g.
inked ribbon or ink pad to mark the impressions on the paper.
4
A link system to accelerate and apply the letter type to t the paper direct from the inkpad
or through an inked ribbon.
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Keys for the operator to strike
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A surface for the paper to rest upon. e.g
Roller platen or flatbed.
7
A shift mechanism to write capital letters
8
A framework to enclose and support the mechanisms.
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Very light mineral oil only. (should not be applied to a typebar
segment).Vegetable
oil clogs.
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A segment or yokes for the type bars to swing in
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Mechanism to move the paper e.g.
Platen knobs or linespace
lever.
12
Rubber feet to prevent noise transmitting to desk
13
Guides to keep the paper in desired position
14
Paper feed rolls or flatbed positioning device
15
An escapement mechanism to move to next letter or space plus a cover to keep out dust when not in use
C E Beach ex Typemech
19/03/13
What are the parts and functions of manual typewriter?
1.Carriage Return- lever or key used for returning the carrisge to the right to start a new line. 2.Left Carriage Release- lever at the end that frees carriage so it can be moved by hand 3.Platen or Cylinder knob- handle at iether end of cylinder 4.line Space Lever or Regulator- controls space between lines 5.Platen or Cylinder- rubber roller around which the paper moves 6.Paper guide- blade against which paper is placed 7.Card Holder- presses cards and envelopes close to the cylinder. 8.Left Margin Stop- Key,lever or button used to adjust the setting of margins. 9.Printing-point Indicator- indicates scale point where machine is ready to print 10.Paper Bail- clamps the paper to cylinder 11.Right Margin Stop- lever to adjust setting of margins 12.Paper Release- loosens paper for straightening or removing 13.Right Carriage Release- lever at right to free carriage so it can be moved by hand 14.Right Platen knob- handle at end of the cylinder 15.Carriage- top moving part that carries paper 16.Backspace Key- moves carriage backone space at a time 17.Tab Set Key- places at tab stop at desired point 18.Tab Bar or Tabulator- releases carriage so it moves to a point where a tab stop has been set 19.Space bar- advances carriage one space at a time 20.Tab Clear Key- removes tab stops at a time 21.margin release- unlocks the margin stop 22.Ribbon Color Control- let disengage ribbon or any part of it like red or black if your ribbon is of two colors.
What are the disadvantages of typewriter?
if you make a mistake you have to start all over again..you can only make one copy and hae back up for any time..whereas say a comp you can make as many copies and have the document all the time on the hard drive :)
I dont know ask google or yahoo:-[
Where can you find a user manual for Smith Corona model SL 600?
The only company on the Internet that has every Smith Corona model Manual or User's Guide is Will Repair Service. Their Website is; www.willrepairservice.com. Just log-on and request the manual you need.
The "official" printed manual for the Smith Corona SL600 from Will Repair Service is presently quoted at $22.00 plus $8.00 shipping. A downloadable manual for the Spellmate model is available from the Smith Corona web site, at http://www.smithcorona.com/pdf/Spellmate.pdf. It's free, and the functions of this model appear to be similar to the SL600.
What are the parts of manual typewriter?
carriage return lever or key right and left carriage release line space regulator platen or cylinder paper blade cardholder paper bail right and left platen knob right and left margin stop printing point indicator paper release carriage backspace key tab set key tab bar or tabulator space bar tab clear key margin release ribbon control
