Bad alignment is due to:
- Bend in the type bars
- Defective type guide
- Low tension of the main spring
- Wrong use of shift key
ANone of these
B4 only
C2, 3
D1, 2, 4
Answer:
D. 1, 2, 4
Read Explanation:
Alignment in a typewriter refers to the characters being printed in a straight, even line with uniform spacing. "Bad alignment" occurs when letters appear too high, too low, tilted, or crowded.
(i) Bend in the type bars: Each letter is at the end of a metal arm called a type bar. If a bar is bent, the character will not hit the center of the printing point, causing it to appear out of line (off-side).
(ii) Defective type guide: The type guide (or "fork") ensures that every type bar hits the exact same spot on the ribbon. If it is loose, worn, or damaged, the letters will "shiver" or print unevenly.
(iv) Wrong use of shift key: If the shift key is not pressed fully or if the shift-lock mechanism is slightly off, capital letters may appear higher or lower than the small letters (known as "clashing").
Why (iii) is incorrect: Low tension of the mainspring affects the speed or sluggishness of the carriage movement, but it does not change where the individual letter hits the paper.