The entire page of type was photographed to make the negative. The bulky process was only slightly quicker than other methods and was replaced by more direct photo typesetting methods. How will our present era of technology be read in history books. Send me your comments and they may be included in a future column. The purpose of Printing's Past is to preserve the motivating spirit of pride in the printing heritage, the ethic of work and craftsmanship, and the appreciation of the contributions of a free press.
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