Materials on the Linofilm System - Kentucky, USA

[Dave Hughes]

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Large Group of Materials on the Linotype Linofilm Phototypesetting Equipment*

Seller's description:

This is a large group of materials concerning the Linotype Linofilm phototypesetting system. The group consists of 32 schematic drawings printed on large sheets and folded to 11 by 8-1/2 inches along with 7 bound manuals, also 11 by 8-1/2 inches. The group altogether amounts to 3-1/2 inches thick of the various materials. The conditions varies, with some wear - overall the condition is good.

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[Mechanic]

I serviced these machines and they were one of the less reliable photo typesetting machines that Mergenthaler produced. It was rushed into production with all sorts of problems. Why anyone would be interested in these schematics beats me.
It was an early introduction of printed circuits boards