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Typewriter is a machine that produces characters on paper which appear like a printed matter.
The first writing machine was invented by Henry mill in 1714and the patents was given to him by
Queen anne of England .in italy,Pellegrino Thuri di castelnuove invented a machine in 1808 designed
To emboss letters for the blind to read with their finger tips. An Italian pietro conti of cilvegga built a
Typewriter in 1823 william Austin Burt of Michigan. USA has built the first American machine and
Named it as “typographer”, which was patented on july. 1829 christopher lathem sholes with the help
Of glidden. Sholes built a typewriter in 1868. Sholes between was the 52 nd person to design a
Typewriter. The typewriter improved by sholes between 1868 and 1872 was the first practical
Commercial machine ever used in the office and was produced by Remington company of USA
In 1873. There were improvements from time to time and the present Typewriter is based on the
Mechanical principles used by sholes. Since then great changes took place in improving touch,
ADVANTAGES:
1) There are many advantages in using a typewriter. Some of them.
2) One can type for hours together without much exhaustion.
3) The typewritten matter is neat and legible and distinctly superior to the manuscript.
4) It produces upto 12 copies (no more) at a time provided suitable paper and cartoons are used.
5) Typewritten matter is easy and pleasant to read and it Reduce strain to the eyes.
6) Typewritten is cheap and economical to use
7) It can easily be carried from place to place.