Every Printer Should Familiarize Himself with the Workings the Linotype: Its Construction and Operation Minutely Explained (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Then follows a tabular statement of what each machine produced every week for sixteen consecutive weeks, commencing Dec. 1, 1890, and ending March 21, 1891, showing that for the week ending Dec. 6, 1890, the six operators averaged 2 corrected ems each per hour; for the week ending Jan. 31, 1891, they each averaged 3, 253, and for the week ending March 21, 1891, they each averaged corrected ems per hour. The matter was set solid and no head lines, cuts or fat matter are credited to the machine. No allowance was made for lost time in waiting for copy.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step into the captivating world of late 19th-century printing with this exploration of a revolutionary invention ΓΆβ β the Linotype machine. This book delves into the intricate mechanics and transformative impact of this groundbreaking technology, offering a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of printing and publishing. The author meticulously details the Linotype's construction and operation, from its ingenious matrix system and automatic type-casting capabilities to its remarkable speed and efficiency. This comprehensive account extends beyond technical aspects, exploring the broader implications of the Linotype's introduction. Witness the dramatic shift from laborious hand-typesetting to the rapid production of entire lines of text, and consider how this innovation reshaped the printing industry, impacted the lives of compositors, and ultimately paved the way for the mass dissemination of information. This book's rich insights illuminate the Linotype's profound influence on the evolution of printing, offering a testament to human ingenuity and its enduring impact on the way we communicate and consume information. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282028084_0
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