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This instructional view shows there was more to operating an IBM Model B ...
 

This instructional view shows there was more to operating an IBM Model B Standard Electric Typewriter than just pushing the alphabet keys.

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1 - Copy Guide
2 - Adjustable Paper Guide
3 - Line Space Lever
4 - Line Position Reset
5 - Left Carriage Relase Lever
6 - Variable Line Spacer
7 - 4 Position Ribbon Control
8 - Margin Release
9 - Tabular Key
10 - Impression Indicator
11 - Shift Lock
12 - Left Shift Key
13 - Space Bar
 
14 - Paper Table
15 - Paper Release Lever
16 - Multiple Copy Control
17 - Right Carriage Release Lever
18 - Platen Knob
19 - Paper Bail
20 - Hinged Top Cover
21 - Tabular Set Key
22 - Tabular Clear Key
23 - Margin Set Key
24 - Back Spacer
25 - Electric Switch
26 - Carriage Return
27 - Right Shift Key
 
 
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