Translation guide
The English word 'typewriter' refers to a mechanical or electric machine for writing characters. In Japanese, the most common term is タイプライター, a loanword. There are also native terms for specific historical Japanese typewriters, but these are niche.
Referring to a standard typewriter with a keyboard, used for typing in English or other languages.
The standard loanword for 'typewriter'. Used for Western-style typewriters.
He typed the letter on an old typewriter.
Referring to a typewriter designed for Japanese text, which uses a large tray of characters.
Japanese typewriters are hardly used nowadays.