Question

What are the handles at either end of the cylinder known as?

• A. Thumb wheels
• B. Platen knobs (Cylinder Knobs)
• C. Carriage release levers
• D. Line space levers

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Platen knobs (Cylinder Knobs)

• The cylindrical component of a typewriter, around which the paper is wrapped, is known as the platen.

• At each end of this platen, there are protruding handles or knobs.

• These handles are specifically referred to as platen knobs or sometimes cylinder knobs.

Function of Platen Knobs

• The primary function of these knobs is to allow the typist to manually rotate the platen.

• Rotating the platen advances the paper to the next line or position for typing.

• This manual adjustment is crucial for line spacing and moving the paper up or down.