phototypesetter
Light-based type machine
A phototypesetter is a machine that sets type by projecting characters photographically onto light-sensitive paper or film, rather than using metal type.
Phototypesetters dominated publishing from the 1960s through the 1980s, replacing hot-metal composition and later giving way to digital typesetting.
The operator of such a machine is also called a phototypesetter.
Typesetting using photographic film
- PostScriptPrinter instruction language
- laserConcentrated light device
- digitalOf discrete data
- computerizedOperated by electronic processor
imaging · rip · output · resolution · software · Compugraphic · bromide · optical
Character style set
- typefaceLettering style design
- glyphVisual form of character
- kerningLetter-pair spacing adjustment
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
serif · sans-serif · tracking · letterspacing · x-height · baseline · em · pica
Print preparation stage
- galleyOnboard food preparation area
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- impositionUnfair demand on someone
copyediting · proofreading · manuscript · bleed · signature · folio · paste-up · mechanical
Accuracy of measurement
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
detail · accuracy · finesse · meticulousness · consistency · registration · focus · density
Typesetting machine trademark
- composingCreating musical works
- obsoleteNo longer in use
- supersededReplaced by something newer
- transitionalConnecting two phases
1970s · 1980s · phased-out · legacy
filmsetting
Typesetting using photographic film
- PostScriptPrinter instruction language
- laserConcentrated light device
- digitalOf discrete data
computerized · imaging · rip · output · resolution · software · Compugraphic · bromide · optical · exposure
font
Character style set
leading · serif · sans-serif · tracking · letterspacing · x-height · baseline · em · pica · headline
prepress
Print preparation stage
- galleyOnboard food preparation area
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
imposition · copyediting · proofreading · manuscript · bleed · signature · folio · paste-up · mechanical · repro
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
resolution · detail · accuracy · finesse · meticulousness · consistency · registration · focus · density
Linotype
Typesetting machine trademark
- composingCreating musical works
- obsoleteNo longer in use
- supersededReplaced by something newer
transitional · 1970s · 1980s · phased-out · legacy
phototypesettermovable type
Reconfigurable printing components
letterpress · metal type · desktop publishing · cold type · Linotype