The Linotype Optional Extras article is spread over two pages:
Page 1, Page 2
The material on this page is taken from a brochure published in circa 1960 by the Mergenthaler Linotype Company. The brochure showcased the company's latest machines and innovations, including the Linofilm System.
The whole document is available for download, in PDF format, from the Metal Type Library.
LINOTYPE'S V-Belt Motor Drive combines latest design with rugged construction to provide vibration-free and noiseless transmission of power.
QUICK-OPENING Knife Block speeds up advertising and food-store composition by opening instantaneously to allow overhang display slugs to pass from the knife block to the galley.
The knife re-sets to pre-set trim at the flip of a lever.
NEW Comet Pot has Linotronic controls.
Its greater sesitivity gives more positive metal temperature control, better accessibility and requires less maintenance.
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