Question

Which among the following part is/are provided in two numbers in a typewriter?

1. Shift lock
2. Carriage release lever
3. Cylinder knob
4. Margin stop

• A. ii, iii, iv
• B. ii only
• C. None of these
• D. iv only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. ii, iii, iv

• 1. Carriage Release Levers These are located at both ends of the carriage. This allows the typist to quickly release the carriage and slide it freely to any position using either the left or right hand. 2. Cylinder Knobs (Platen Knobs) You will find a large rotating knob on both the left and right sides of the cylinder (platen). These are used to manually feed paper into the machine or adjust the vertical position of the paper. 3. Margin Stops To define the "frame" of your text, there are two margin stops (left and right) located on a scale behind the carriage. They physically stop the carriage from moving too far in either direction.