Question

When the variable line spacer is used, the contact between the cylinder ratchet and the cylinder is ceased. The above statement shows that Variable line spacer is

• A. used to cease the cylinder
• B. used to rotate the cylinder
• C. Both (A) and (B) are correct
• D. Both (A) and (B) are false

Answer 1

Answer:

B. used to rotate the cylinder

Variable line spacer:

• The variable line spacer is a component in a typewriter or printer that allows for adjusting the line spacing.
• Variable line spacer is used to make permanent change in line spacing.
• It is also called fractional spacer.
• It is used in ruled sheets.

Three positions of line space indicator:

1. Single
2. double
3. triple