
Linotype Manual
Giving Detailed Instructions of the Proper Adjustment and Care of the LinotypeBy VariousLength57m
About this audiobook
The "Linotype Manual" serves as an essential guide to the operational intricacies and maintenance of the linotype machine, a revolutionary technology that transformed the world of typesetting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Artfully written in a clear and instructional tone, this manual blends technical precision with historical context, providing insights into the evolution of printing and the artistic craftsmanship involved in typesetting. Each chapter meticulously explores the machine's components, techniques for effective operation, and troubleshooting strategies, all while reflecting the era's burgeoning industrial ethos that merged artistry with mechanization. Authored by a collective of skilled practitioners and engineers who dedicated their lives to the linotype craft, the "Linotype Manual" emerges from a context where typesetting was not merely a job but a revered trade. These authors, emerging from the golden age of print, draw upon their extensive firsthand experience, ensuring that their expertise resonates throughout the text. Their collaborations reveal a deep respect for the machinery that changed the landscape of publishing, underpinned by a commitment to preserving this vital knowledge for future generations. For historians, typographers, and enthusiasts of print culture, the "Linotype Manual" is an invaluable resource that transcends its technical purpose. It serves as a testament to the craftsmanship behind the written word and invites readers to appreciate the artistry embedded in each letter cast by the linotype. Engage with this work to not only understand a crucial chapter in the history of printing but also to reignite your passion for the tactile and visual beauty of typography.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 2, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
2Best Methods of Placing Machine.
3Linotype Motor.
4The Machine as It Comes from the Factory and How to Erect It.
5Temperature of the Metal.
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6The Gas Connections and Governor.
7Purifying the Metal.
8Formation of Dross Upon the Surface of Linotype Metal.
9Care of Friction Clutch.
10To Adjust New Style Automatic Stop.
11To Set Vise Automatic.
12To Prevent Transposition of Matrices.
13The Assembler Star and Friction Spring.
14To Set Distributer Bar.
15To Set the Magazine.
16To Set Distributer Box Lift.
17To Remove Side of Keyboard to Clean Cams.
18The Distributer Box and Rails.
19The Spaceband Box and Pawls.
20Keyboard, Magazine and Connections.
21The Metal Pot.
22Causes of Squirts.
23Directions for Facing Mouthpiece.
24Care of Matrices, Spacebands and Magazine.
25Lapping and Cleaning Molds.
26Adjustable Molds and Liners.
27The Space Bands.
28Point System of the Mergenthaler Linotype Co.
29Matrix Hair Spaces.
30Adjustment of Mold Slide and Disk.
31Directions for Putting in a New Verge.
32Alignment of Faces.
33Keyboards.
34Supplies Which Should Be Kept in Stock.
35Numbers and Sizes of Channels—Sizes of Verges, Pawls and Ears of Matrices.