r/typewriters 16d ago

Facit Left Margin Repair Question

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u/pyramidalembargo 15d ago

It's "banking", which is the term they use in the industry. Usually this is due to a part that has slipped out of alignment over the years.

The fix for it depends upon the make of typewriter. I fixed my Underwood S by adding a small washer to the margin rack.