Typewriter
Item Name Code (INC) 02814
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An electrically or manually operated writing machine having a hand actuated keyboard, designed to reproduce letter(s), number(s), and/or symbol(s) similar to those produced by printer's type. When the keys are actuated, the type is pressed against an inked ribbon or carbon tape, making the impression.
Additional Information for Typewriter
Typewriters are mechanical devices used for writing or typing text on paper. They were widely used before the advent of computers and word processors. Typewriters have a keyboard with keys representing letters, numbers, and other characters. When a key is pressed, a metal arm with the corresponding character swings up and strikes an inked ribbon, transferring the character onto the paper. The user can control the position of the paper using a carriage, and the typewriter also has various mechanisms for line spacing, margin settings, and paper feeding. Typewriters are often used for creating official documents, letters, manuscripts, and other written materials.