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    The document provides instructions on the parts and functions of a typewriter, proper positioning while typing, preparatory steps before typing, and concluding steps after typing. It details 21 parts of the typewriter and their uses as well as preparatory steps such as adjusting paper and margins and concluding steps such as removing paper.

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    The document provides instructions on the parts and functions of a typewriter, proper positioning while typing, preparatory steps before typing, and concluding steps after typing. It details 21 parts of the typewriter and their uses as well as preparatory steps such as adjusting paper and margins and concluding steps such as removing paper.

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    The document provides instructions on the parts and functions of a typewriter, proper positioning while typing, preparatory steps before typing, and concluding steps after typing. It details 21 parts of the typewriter and their uses as well as preparatory steps such as adjusting paper and margins and concluding steps such as removing paper.

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    The document provides instructions on the parts and functions of a typewriter, proper positioning while typing, preparatory steps before typing, and concluding steps after typing. It details 21 parts of the typewriter and their uses as well as preparatory steps such as adjusting paper and margins and concluding steps such as removing paper.

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    Lesson 1 (Dissecting & Positioning The Use of the Typewriter)

    1. Carriage Return – lever or key used for returning the carriage to the right to start a new line.
    2. Left Carriage Release – lever at the end that frees carriage so it can be moved by hand.
    3. Platen or Cylinder Knob – handle at either end of cylinder.
    4. Line Space Lever or Regulator – controls space between lines.
    5. Platen or Cylinder – rubber roller around which the paper moves.
    6. Paper Guide – blade against which paper is placed.
    7. Card Holder – presses cards and envelopes close to the cylinder.
    8. Left Margin Stop – key, lever, or button used to adjust the setting of margins.
    9. Printing – Point Indicator – indicates scale point where machine is ready to print.
    10. Paper Bail – clamps the paper to cylinder.
    11. Right Margin Stop – lever to adjust setting of margins. 12. Paper Release – loosens paper for
    straightening or removing.
    13. Right Carriage Release – lever at right to free carriage so it can be moved by hand.
    14. Right Platen Knob – handle at end of the cylinder.
    15. Carriage – top moving part that carries paper.
    16. Backspace Key – moves carriage back one space at a time.
    17. Tab Set Key – places at tab stop at desired point.
    18. Tab Bar or Tabulator – releases carriage so it moves to a point where a tab stop has been set.
    19. Space Bar – advances carriage one space at a time.
    20. Tab Clear Key – removes tab stops at a time.
    21. Margin Release – unlocks the margin stop.
    22. Ribbon Color Control – let disengage ribbon or any part of it like red or black if your ribbon is of two
    colors.

    PREPARATORY STEPS BEFORE TYPING


    1. CHECK DESK OR TABLE ARRANGEMENT
    Machine at center with front table, typing papers at left; book at the right, with top elevated for better
    reading.
    2. Adjust paper guide
    Place paper guide at 0-point of scale. Or adjust it where it should fall if you are to use the center point of
    paper, set at 50.
    3. Set the Margin Stops as directed
    Unless directed otherwise, set the margin stops at 15-17 for Pica and 20-80 for the Elite machine.
    4. Set the line-space regulator or Selector
    Adjust line-space regulator at “1” position for single spacing.
    5. Insert Typing Paper
    Before inserting the paper, pull paper bail up or out, so that will not interface. With your left hand, grasp
    paper guide. Then, with your right hand, twirl the cylinder knob to draw paper in.
    6. Straighten Paper
    If paper is not straight, depress paper release to loosen it. Straighten it by lining up top or edges. Always
    push back paper release after using.
    7. Provide Top Margin
    After inserting paper, roll back paper down until top edge of the paper is level with the alignment scale.
    Then push line spacer 10 times to leave a top margin or 9 lines or 1 ½ inch -margin.
    8. Adjust Paper Bail and Rollers
    Return paper bail to hold paper firmly against the cylinder. Set rollers about 4 inches apart to divide
    paper evenly.

    CONCLUDING STEPS AFTER TYPING


    1. Pull the paper bail up or out. With the first finger of the right hand, press the paper release lever to
    loosen paper.
    2. Remove paper with the left hand and return the paper release lever to its original position. Push back
    the paper bail back.
    3. Bring the carriage to the center. With the four fingers of the right hand, brace the right cylinder: knob
    and with first finger or thumb, press the carriage release.
    4. Switch off the current if you are using an electric typewriter if your done using.

    PROPER POSITION WHILE TYPING


    1. Sit properly
    - Sit erect, hips in the chair.
    - Center body with the machine, head turned to face the book.
    -Relax shoulders, let arms hang comfortably close to the body.
    -Place feet apart and aced firmly on the floor.
    2. Curve fingers appropriately

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