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Chrisaldrich: Hints for a Happy Typewriter

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Hints for a Happy Typewriter

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Usage/Meanings

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Usage/Meanings

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Usage/Meanings

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	* '''Linkages''' - The connections between type bars and the metal that comes off the keys themselves.		* '''Linkages''' - The connections between type bars and the metal that comes off the keys themselves.
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		+	== See Also ==
		+	* ''[https://typewriterdatabase.com/1983-Hints4HappyTypewriter.index.manual Hints for a Happy Typewriter]'' by Bryan Kravitz and Nancy Gorrell (1983)

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 * '''Alignment''' - Refers to the lining up of characters in a row across the page.
-* '''Keyslugs or Typeslugs''' - Metal bits with the characters in reverse that are soldered (or sometimes clipped) onto the type bars. (Some machines are equipped with a ‘’’Typeball’’’ or ‘’’Type Element’’’
+* '''Keyslugs or Typeslugs''' - Metal bits with the characters in reverse that are soldered (or sometimes clipped) onto the type bars. (Some machines are equipped with a '''Typeball''' or '''Type Element'''
+* '''Type Ball''' and/or '''Type Element''' A ball or wheel covered in characters that the machine uses to type by spinning the ball/element around and pressing it into the paper.

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 * '''Alignment''' - Refers to the lining up of characters in a row across the page.
-* '''Keyslugs''' - Metal bits with the characters in reverse that are soldered (or sometimes clipped) onto the type bars.
+* '''Keyslugs or Typeslugs''' - Metal bits with the characters in reverse that are soldered (or sometimes clipped) onto the type bars. (Some machines are equipped with a ‘’’Typeball’’’ or ‘’’Type Element’’’
 * '''Type Bars''' - also called key strikers, usually by older people, these are the metal arms that raise (or lower) the keyslugs to the paper.
 * '''Linkages''' - The connections between type bars and the metal that comes off the keys themselves.

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 * The '''ruler''' by where the paper goes in: Paper scale
-* The thing that '''holds the ribbon''' and rises when you hit a key: ribbon vibrator or ribbon shaker.
+* The thing that '''holds the ribbon''' and rises when you hit a key: ribbon vibrator, ribbon shaker, or ribbon carrier.
 * ''' Big silver lever''', usually on the left side: Carriage Return Lever.
 == Usage/Meanings ==

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 == Usage/Meanings ==
 * '''Carriage Return Lever''' - Used for moving to the next line and returning the carriage to the beginning of the line
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 * '''Paper Release''' - Releases the paper feed rollers, allows you to move paper around freely so you can align it
 * '''Platen Variable''' - Allows you to freely turn the paper using the platen knobs, without the ratchet snapping it to the next line
 * '''Paper Injector''' - Allows you to feed in paper by placing the paper in the carriage and activating a lever or dial.

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	* '''Platen Variable''' - Allows you to freely turn the paper using the platen knobs, without the ratchet snapping it to the next line		* '''Platen Variable''' - Allows you to freely turn the paper using the platen knobs, without the ratchet snapping it to the next line
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		+	* '''Paper Injector''' - Allows you to feed in paper by placing the paper in the carriage and activating a lever or dial.

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	* '''Carriage Return Lever''' - Used for moving to the next line and returning the carriage to the beginning of the line		* '''Carriage Return Lever''' - Used for moving to the next line and returning the carriage to the beginning of the line
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		+	* '''Carriage Release''' - Used for moving the carriage around
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		+	* '''Paper Release''' - Releases the paper feed rollers, allows you to move paper around freely so you can align it
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		+	* '''Platen Variable''' - Allows you to freely turn the paper using the platen knobs, without the ratchet snapping it to the next line

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 __TOC__
-== Part Names ==
+== Naming a Part ==
 === Labeled Diagrams ===

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 * ''' Big silver lever''', usually on the left side: Carriage Return Lever.
-== Meaning ==
+== Meanings ==
 * '''Carriage Return Lever''' - Used for moving to the next line and returning the carriage to the beginning of the line