Typesetting: Linotype (Part I)

About

How mechanical typesetting works. The film explores the intricate workings of mechanical typesetting machines, particularly the linotype and intertype machines, which revolutionized printing in the late 19th century. It details the process of composing, casting, and distributing type for printing, emphasizing the roles of various components such as keyboards, matrices, and casting mechanisms. The film also highlights advancements in automation, including the use of perforated tape to operate the machines without direct human intervention, allowing for high-speed typesetting essential for modern publishing.

Keywords

typesetting, linotype, intertype, mechanical machines, printing process, automation, matrices, casting, publishing, high-speed typesetting

Archive

Internet Archive, in Prelinger Archives

Licence or status

Public domain (Creative Commons dedication), as the Internet Archive states it.

Credit

Salesian Vocational and Technical Schools, Italy

Country

Italy

Subtitles

Automatic captions

Who can watch

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