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Identify the cause of bad alignment ?

AWorn out draw cord

BWorn out tooth of ratchet wheel

CBend in the type bar

DLow tension mainspring

Answer:

C. Bend in the type bar

Read Explanation:

Alignment in typewriting

  • Arrangement of letters with  equal spacing in between the lines is called : Alignment
  • Causes of bad alignment
  • Defective Type guide
  • Improper touch
  • Bend in the type bar
  • wrong use of shift key
  • Causes of irregular line spacing
  • Use of too many sheets of carbon at the same time
  • Worn out tooth of ratchet wheel
  • Reasons for jerky moment of the carriage
  • Worn out  teeth of escapement wheel
  • High tension of the mainspring
  • No oil in the way rod channel
  • Worn out  of dogs
  • Reasons for sluggish movement of the carriage
  • Low tension of loose dog spring
  • Oil clogged in way rod channels
  • Low tension of mainspring
  • Reasons for sudden  stopping of the carriages while typing
  • Worn out draw cord
  • Improper lengthwise movement of ribbon
  • Sudden decrease in the tension of mainspring

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