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Groma Kolibri card holders
Recently I noticed that the card holders of my Kolibri are placed asymmetrically. Does anyone know why that is?
- Pete E.
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Re: Groma Kolibri card holders
Just a WAG on my part...never having such a machine in-hand...
If the ribbon vibrator lift mechanism comes from the right side, might it needed a bit more room to clear the card guide on that side ?
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Re: Groma Kolibri card holders
Lau,
One of your posted photos in the TWDB Galleries for Groma Kolibri machines...
Right side does seem to have some differing mechanics as compared to the left side.
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- Laurenz van Gaalen
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Re: Groma Kolibri card holders
Thanks Pete, good point, I had not thought of a mechanical reason. However, that can't be the case. The alignment scales below the triangular card holders are perfectly symmetrical. Only the card holders have different positions.
It is quite an odd design and I have never seen in other machines. I wonder if the design has something to do with holding the card or with what the typist sees (and what is obstructed by the card holders).
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