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Linotype Manual: Giving Detailed Instructions of the Proper Adjustment and Care of the Linotype
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The "Linotype Manual" serves as an essential compendium for typographers, printers, and graphic designers, offering a meticulous exploration of the Linotype typesetting system, which revolutionized printing technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The manual's rich content combines both historical context and practical usage, featuring detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions that ensure a comprehensive understanding of the machine's mechanics and capabilities. Written in clear, precise language, the book not only addresses the technical nuances of Linotype operation but also contextualizes its significance within the broader evolution of typography and print media. The contributors to this manual hail from diverse backgrounds in printing and graphic design, which informs their authoritative perspectives on Linotype technology. Their collective expertise reflects a deep-seated respect for the craft of typesetting and a desire to preserve the heritage of traditional printmaking methods. Their commitment to educating both practitioners and enthusiasts underscores the manual’s role as a vital resource in an increasingly digital world, where the appreciation for tactile artistry is often overshadowed. For anyone interested in the intricacies of print production or the history of typesetting, the "Linotype Manual" is highly recommended. Its blend of historical insight and practical guidance makes it indispensable for both students and seasoned professionals alike, allowing readers to appreciate the complexities of this iconic technology.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherSharp Ink
Release dateFeb 20, 2022
ISBN9788028230739
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Linotype Manual - Sharp Ink
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Linotype Manual
Giving Detailed Instructions of the Proper Adjustment and Care of the Linotype
Sharp Ink Publishing
2024
Contact: [email protected]
ISBN 978-80-282-3073-9
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.
Best Methods of Placing Machine.
Linotype Motor.
The Machine as It Comes from the Factory and How to Erect It.
Temperature of the Metal.
The Gas Connections and Governor.
Purifying the Metal.
Formation of Dross Upon the Surface of Linotype Metal.
Care of Friction Clutch.
To Adjust New Style Automatic Stop.
To Set Vise Automatic.
To Prevent Transposition of Matrices.
The Assembler Star and Friction Spring.
To Set Distributer Bar.
To Set the Magazine.
To Set Distributer Box Lift.
To Remove Side of Keyboard to Clean Cams.
The Distributer Box and Rails.
The Spaceband Box and Pawls.
Keyboard, Magazine and Connections.
The Metal Pot.
Causes of Squirts.
Directions for Facing Mouthpiece.
Care of Matrices, Spacebands and Magazine.
Lapping and Cleaning Molds.
Adjustable Molds and Liners.
The Space Bands.
Point System of the Mergenthaler Linotype Co.
Matrix Hair Spaces.
Adjustment of Mold Slide and Disk.
Directions for Putting in a New Verge.
Alignment of Faces.
Keyboards.
Supplies Which Should Be Kept in Stock.
Numbers and Sizes of Channels—Sizes of Verges, Pawls and Ears of Matrices.
INTRODUCTION.
Table of Contents
The object in view in compiling this book is to show by means of cuts and detail drawings the different adjustments and how to make same.
The automatics and how to set them.
The best method of placing machines in an office, with the necessary belting, shafting, etc.
Erecting machine, and other useful information in regard to care of same.
How to keep metal in good condition to obtain best results, and other instructions that will tend to the successful operation of the Linotype.
Best Methods of Placing Machine.
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The machine complete and ready for operation weighs 1,925 pounds. In operation there is no vibration, and the machine may be safely placed in any building of ordinary strength.
MODE OF ERECTING MACHINES—NO. 1
Machine stands on Platform built on Main Floor. Driving Shaft, Pulleys and Gas Pipes under the Platform and above Floor.
Fig. 1.
MODE OF ERECTING MACHINES—NO. 2
Machines and Driving Shaft on Main Floor. Intermediate Platform over Shaft. Good plan, but inferior to No. 1.
Fig. 2.
MODE OF ERECTING MACHINES—No. 3
Modification of Plan No. 2. Machines and Driving Shaft on Main Floor. Intermediate Platform over Shaft. Good Plan, but inferior to No. 1.
Fig. 3.
Each machine requires somewhat less than
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