General typing rules
Platen release for:
a) writing between two lines. When the selector 11
is opposite the white dot, the platen is free, but the
previous line spacing will be re-engaged as soon as
the selector 11 is returned to its original position. This
device is particularly useful when you wish to return to
the original spacing after making an addition or correc-
tion between the lines.
b) writing on lined paper. On the other hand, it is possible,
by pulling out the left-hand platen knob (10) to free the
platen completely so that it will not re-engage the
original spacing. This procedure may be used when
typing on lined paper or forms, for which none of the
three line spacings are suitable or, for example, when
re-inserting a page already begun. Push in the knob 10
to re-engage the platen and the line spacing.
Drawing pencil lines quickly
To draw vertical or horizontal lines quickly, insert the sharp
point of a pencil in one of the holes (21) of a card holder,
and either move the carriage sideways, or turn the platen.
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Intermediate table (on the HERMES 3000 only)
This
feature,
(14) is extremely useful when correcting the
various copies or adding hand-written notes without having
to remove the paper from the machine.
Margins
The
stops—the
positions (18 and 25) of which are clearly
visible in the paper bail (23) on the "3000" — are used to
fix
the left and right-hand margins of the text. To set the
left-hand margin, move the carriage to where the first typed
sign is to appear, and pull forward the lever 12. The margin
is automatically set in the required position. For the right-
hand margin, follow the same procedure, using lever 32,
after having moved the carriage to where the end of the line
is required.
To move the left-hand margin further to the left, pull forward
lever 12 whilst moving the carriage into the new position.
Then release the lever 12. To move the right-hand margin
more to the right, pull toward the lever 32 with the middle
finger, whilst at the same time pressing with the index finger
on button 31 to move the carriage. Let the carriage slide to
where the new margin is required, braking the movement
slightly by resting the thumb on the small plate 34 or for the
Media on the platen knob 35.
N. B. — Wh en the carriage is blocked, the left-hand
margin
is locked. 5
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