Singer-Friden Photomix 70 Typesetter System

Singer-Friden Photomix 70 Typesetter System, by Singer Graphic Systems, USA, model GS8400, c. 1970, complete with accessories

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1992-635
type:
typsetter system
credit:
Kingprint Ltd.

Parts

Singer-Friden Photomix 70 typesetter/computer/paper-film unit, by Singer Graphic Systems, model GS8400, serial number 41556, circa 1970

Singer-Friden Photomix 70 typesetter/computer/paper-film unit

Singer-Friden Photomix 70 typesetter/computer/paper-film unit, by Singer Graphic Systems, model GS8400, serial number 41556, circa 1970

Measurements:
overall: 1110 mm x 1180 mm x 610 mm,
Object Number:
1992-635 Pt1
type:
typesetter
AKT Autocomp Perforator Keyboard

AKT Autocomp Perforator Keyboard

AKT Autocomp perforator keyboard

Measurements:
overall: 223 mm x 590 mm x 500 mm,
Object Number:
1992-635 Pt2
type:
keyboard
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Facit Perforated Tape Reader

Facit Perforated Tape Reader

Facit perforated tape reader

Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 450 mm x 220 mm,
Object Number:
1992-635 Pt3
type:
tape reader
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Two VDUs with separate matching keyboards

Two VDUs with separate matching keyboards

Two VDUs with separate matching keyboards

Measurements:
VDUs (each): 410 mm x 470 mm x 450 mm,
Keyboards (each): 90 mm x 460 mm x 170 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1992-635 Pt5
type:
display and keyboard
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Three further tape readers

Three further tape readers

Three further tape readers

Measurements:
Small tape reader: 170 mm x 260 mm x 260 mm,
Large tape reader: 200 mm x 450 mm x 400 mm,
Medium tape reader: 170 mm x 410 mm x 250 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1992-635 Pt6
type:
tape reader
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Box of unused blue paper tape

Box of unused blue paper tape

Box of unused blue paper tape

Measurements:
Black phototypesetting paper box: 100 mm x 120 mm x 100 mm,
Box of blue paper tape: 190 mm x 410 mm x 210 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-635 Pt7
type:
tape
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Mains Transformer by Heayberd

Mains Transformer by Heayberd

Mains transformer by Heayberd, 230/113v, 1.2kVA

Measurements:
overall: 270 mm x 330 mm x 250 mm,
Object Number:
1992-635 Pt8
type:
transformer
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Box Containing Miscellaneous Tape Handling Equipment

Box Containing Miscellaneous Tape Handling Equipment

Box containing miscellaneous tape handling equipment - reels, stands - and connecting leads

Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 630 mm x 460 mm,
Object Number:
1992-635 Pt9
type:
equipment
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Three paper/film magazines

Three paper/film magazines

Three paper/film magazines

Measurements:
paper/film magazine (each): 110 mm x 230 mm x 100 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1992-635 Pt10
type:
magazine
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wire Rack with Font Sectors

Wire Rack with Font Sectors

Wire rack with four shelves carrying 24 type font sectors for mounting in typesetter unit, each in expanded polystyrene box

Object Number:
1992-635 Pt11
type:
rack
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum