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The Model F4 is a double distributor mixer machine with four 90-channel main magazines.
This machine may be equipped with two or four 34-channel side magazines (F4-2s.m. and F4-4s.m.). Front removal of main magazines.
All F4 mixer machines are convertible into non-mixer machines (Twin C4, C4-2s.m. and C4-4s.m.).
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The Model C4 is a Universal Straight Machine (single distributor) and requires a magazine shift each time a change is made from one main magazine to another or from one side magazine to another.
Two types of straight machines are available: the straight C type, which carries standard 90-channel main magazines and the straight H type, which is equipped with main magazines of the standard wide 72-channel type.
The C4 may be equipped with one, two, three or four 34-channel side magazines (C4-1s.m., C4-2s.m., C4-3s.m., C4-4s.m.). Front removal of main magazines.
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The Model C4 is a Universal Straight Machine (single distributor) and requires a magazine shift each time a change is made from one main magazine to another or from one side magazine to another.
Two types of straight machines are available: the straight C type, which carries standard 90-channel main magazines and the straight H type, which is equipped with main magazines of the standard wide 72-channel type.
The C4 may be equipped with one, two, three or four 34-channel side magazines (C4-1s.m., C4-2s.m., C4-3s.m., C4-4s.m.). Front removal of main magazines.
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THE NEW side magazine, a standardized Intertype unit, will be applied before shipment to any new Intertype – Model A, B or C for $150.
The Side Magazine is used for head-letter faces, advertising figures, accents, special characters, or any other matrices required.
It contains thirty-four channels, each having a capacity of twelve matrices. The whole unit can be swung away from the machine when not in use, and the side magazines are easily removed and replaced.
This construction is applied to Star Base machines and carries three magazines on the pivited tripod frame.
Changing magazines is accomplished simply by raising the counterbalanced tripod and rotating it until the desired magazine is in operating position.
On double distributor Star Base machines with four side magazines, the fourth magazine is carried on rails under the tripod and is removed from the side of the machine.
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SIMPLICITY of design and construction is the predominant feature of the Intertype Model C.
The same simple assembling and distributing mechanisms that are used on the single- and two-magazine Intertypes are also used on this three-magazine machine, and it has the same direct connection between escapements and keyboard rods.
It is, therefore, fully as fast and reliable as any single-magazine machine, with the added advantage of three magazines always at immediate command.
Its interchangeable magazines are quickly removed and replaced, at the back of the machine, the third or bottom one as easily as the other two.
Changes from one magazine to another are made by one revolution of a convenient handle.
With an equipment at instant command of six or more different faces, in three or more sizes, the Model C will handle a wide range of composition without the removal of a magazine.
With extra magazines the machine’s range can be increased indefinitely.
Model C carries all Intertype simplifications and improvements.
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THE MODEL B two-magazine Intertype combines all the advantages of a single-magazine machine with the versatility afforded by multiple-magazine construction.
Changes from one magazine to the other are made in two or three seconds.
The changing mechanism is very simple, and is so designed that the keyboard rods connect directly with the escapements of either magazine, without any intermediate parts such as are used on similar machines of other manufacture.
The assembling and distributing mechanisms are the same as and interchageable with those used on single-magazine Intertypes; consequently, the speed of either of the magazines on the Model B is equal to that of any single-magazine machine in the world.
Both of the magazines are removed and replaced with equal ease, at the back of the machine, and are perfectly interchangeable with each other and those used on all other Intertype models.
The Model B carries all Intertype improvements and simplifications.
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INTERTYPE Model A is the highest development in the field of single-magazine composing machines.
It is as far superior to earlier machines of its class as a modern automobile is superior to the cars brought out several years ago.
While the Model A carries only one magazine, it is so well provided with quick-change devices that a wide range of work can be handled efficiently on it.
Magazines are easily removed and exchanged at the back of the machine, and are interchangeable with the magazines used on all other Intertype models.
Like all other Intertypes, the Model A sets faces from 5 to 42 point in size, in 4 to 30 em measures.
It carries all the Intertype improvements and simplifications, with the exception of the solid blade universal ejector, which is applied for $100 extra.
As it is a standardized Intertype, the Model A can at any time be converted into a Model B two-magazine or Model C three-magazine machine.
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Model A is a single distributor machine with one 90-channel main magazine. The machine may be equipped with one or three 34-channel side magazines (A-1 s.m. and A-3 s.m.). Rear removal of main magazine.
All single distributor A machines are convertible into corresponding single distributor models with two or three 90-channel main magazines (B and C). Similarly any of the models may have one or three side magazines.
Model B same as the Model A but with two main magazines.
Model C same as the Model A but with three main magazines.
Model F is a double distributor mixer machine with two 90-channel main magazines. The machine may be equipped with two or four 34-channel side magazines (F-2s.m. and F-4s.m.). Rear removal of main magazines.
Model G is a double distributor mixer machine with two main magazines: one wide 72-channel magazine and one 90-channel magazine. This machine may be equipped with two or four 34-channel side magazines (G-2s.m. and G-4s.m.). Rear removal of main magazines.
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Most of the following illustrations and model descriptions were taken from “Intertype Book of Instruction” published by the Intertype Corporation in 1943, with the exception of Models A, B and C which were taken from a pamphlet entitled “Standardised and Interchangeable Intertypes” which it is believed was published in 1917.
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THESE MODELS are the latest development in the single distributor class of Linotype.
They are designed to not only to cover the field so long and creditably occupied by Models 8 and 14, but to extend that field because of their increased magazine equipment, quicker magazine change and various other worthwhile developments to increase operating efficiency.
Model 31 has a maximum equipment of four main magazines; Model 32, four main and four auxiliary magazines.
Both models are equipped with the new One-Turn Shift which makes any magazine instantly available for use.
Magazine change is quicker because all magazines are removable when in their operating position onto rails that are permanently attached to the magazine frame housing and, when not in use, fold back completely out of the way.
The act of swinging down the left rail raises the magazine to be removed clear of the escapement, and with the right rail, provides a sturdy track for the magazine to slide down.
The rails retain all the weight until the magazine is clear of the machine. Then the magazine pivots to a vertical position, the safest and most convenient position for lifting.
Among other improvements on these models over Models 8 and 14 is the Straight-Line Escapement, which provides direct action from the keyboard key rods to the escapement pawls.
The length of the lever arms of the operating lever and the escapement lever are proportioned to maintain a ration of one-to-one, and the operating action of each lever arm is divided to move an equal distance each side of a straight line joining the two lever fulcrums.
This assures easy action and minimum friction on the working surfaces while reducing wear on the keyboard rubber rollers.
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