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Monophoto Composer

Monophoto Typesetting Equipment



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MONOPHOTO TYPESETTING EQUIPMENT

A clever adaptation of the successful hot-metal typesetter, the Monotype Composition Caster.

The same operators could produce type-image direct to film, on machines which look quite similar to their hot-metal cousins.

In early versions, even the original keyboards and wide tape were used.


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