Monotype 400/8 filmsetting unit

maker:: The Monotype Corporation Limited

Monotype 400/8 filmsetting unit and associated keyboard punch unit

Details

Category:: Printing & Writing

Object Number:: 1978-150

type:: filmsetting unit

credit:: The Monotype Corporation Limited

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Monotype Filmsetter, Phototypsetting Machine, 1974-1978

Monotype filmsetter 400/8, model 34, a phototypesetting machine, 1974-1978. The 'Monophoto' has versatile mechanical filmsetters with a greater operation speed than similar machines.

Measurements:: overall: 140 mm x 360 mm x 470 mm,

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) , electronic components , metal (unknown) , steel (metal) and paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 1978-150/1

type:: photocomposing machine

Keyboard for Monotype Filmsetter Machine, 1974-1978

Associated keyboard punch unit for the Monotype 400/8 filmsetter, phototypesetting machine, model NJ400, 1974-1978

Measurements:: overall: 190 mm x 490 mm x 470 mm,

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , electronic components and lights

Object Number:: 1978-150/2

type:: photocomposing machine

Two tapes made of Melinex® polyester film

Two tapes made of Melinex® polyester film with Monotype International punched on them for use with Monotype 400/8 filmsetting unit and associated keyboard punch unit