Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
IBM Selectric typewriter — The IBM Selectric typewriter (occasionally known as the IBM Golfball typewriter) is an influential electric typewriter design. It was introduced in 1961.Instead of a basket of pivoting typebars the Selectric had a pivoting type element… … Wikipedia
ribbon condition — Cloth or multiple use typewriter ribbons gradually deteriorate with use, and the degree of deterioration is a measure of the ribbon condition … Forensic science glossary
Diffusion of technology in Canada — This article outlines the history of the diffusion or spread of technology in Canada. Technologies chosen for treatment here include, in rough order, transportation, communication, energy, materials, industry, public works, public services… … Wikipedia
printing — /prin ting/, n. 1. the art, process, or business of producing books, newspapers, etc., by impression from movable types, plates, etc. 2. the act of a person or thing that prints. 3. words, symbols, etc., in printed form. 4. printed material. 5.… … Universalium
History of printing — The history of printing began as an attempt to make easier and reduce the cost of reproducing multiple copies of documents, fabrics, wall papers and so on. Printing streamlined the process of communication, and contributed to the development of… … Wikipedia
Duplicating machines — were the predecessors of modern document reproduction technology. They have now been replaced by digital duplicators, scanners, laser printers and photocopiers, but for many years they were the primary means of reproducing documents for limited… … Wikipedia
ribbon — n. strip of ink impregnated cloth on a typewriter 1) to change a ribbon 2) a typewriter ribbon 3) the ribbon reverses (automatically) misc. 4) a blue ribbon ( a first prize ); to cut to ribbons ( to destroy completely ) * * * [ rɪbən] to cut to… … Combinatory dictionary
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
textile — /teks tuyl, til/, n. 1. any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. 2. a material, as a fiber or yarn, used in or suitable for weaving: Glass can be used as a textile. adj. 3. woven or capable of being woven: textile fabrics. 4 … Universalium
Diablo 630 — Metal Daisy Wheel for Xerox Diablo printers The Diablo 630 was a daisy wheel printer (computer printer) sold by the Diablo Data Systems division of the Xerox Corporation from 1980.[1] The printer was capable of letter quality printing; that is, i … Wikipedia
Dot matrix printer — Epson VP 500 Printer (Cover removed) … Wikipedia
