Monotype system
Printing & Information Machines

Monotype system

Late 19th century onward

The Monotype system separates keyboard composition from the casting of individual metal characters. A perforated paper tape carries instructions from the keyboard to the casting machine.

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The Monotype system separates keyboard composition from the casting of individual metal characters. A perforated paper tape carries instructions from the keyboard to the casting machine.

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