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The new Model No. 5 Standard
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A Machine //a/ Meets Every Requirement of z/e Job
Printing or Newspaper Composing Room
The Mergenthaler Linotype Company
New York, U. S. A.
Chicago San Francisco New Orleans Toronto Paris
Buenos Aires : Louis L. Lomer Sydney : Parsons Brothers
Tokio : Teijiro Kurosawa Cape Town : John Haddon & Co.




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THIS CATALOGUE WAS ARRANGED AND PRINTED
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Copyrighted, 1906, by
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To Intending Purchasers
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HAT your order for Linotype machines
may be filled without error, please read
carefully the explanatory matter on the fol-
lowing pages. Blank specification sheets will
be furnished upon request. Use extreme care
in filling in these sheets, and return them
properly signed, whereupon a formal contract
will be forwarded for execution.
You are urgently requested to restrict
the Order to your immediate requirements, as
magazines, matrices, molds, mold liners, and
Other supplies are kept in stock and can be
furnished upon short notice; they cannot be
earchanged or returned for credit.
In ordering matrix faces, the number and
style of face must be in accordance with the
Linotype specimen book.
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General Use of Machines
HE Mergenthaler Linotype was the first commercially successful x
composing machine, and is to-day the standard composing
machine everywhere. Twenty years ago hand composition alone was
in use; to-day ten thousand American-built Linotypes are in use
throughout the world. Practically every newspaper of importance in
the United States is printed from Linotype faces. Linotypes are in W.
use in the Government printing offices in Washington and Manila,
and in the offices of the State printers of most of the States. They
are used by many hundred book and job offices and by about fifteen
hundred small offices having only one or two machines each. They
are used on the finest de luxe editions by such leading book houses as V
Theo. L. De Vinne & Co., Harper & Brothers, J. B. Lippincott &
Co., the Wynkoop-Hallenbeck-Crawford Company, Methodist Book
Concern, and Trow Printing and Bookbinding Company.
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What the Linotype Is -
HE Linotype is not a typesetting machine. It is a machine
controlled by fingerkeys like a typewriter, which creates new
type-matter as demanded, ready for the press or stereotyping table, to
be used once, ordinarily, and then melted down into Linotype metal.
Instead of producing single type characters it casts type-metal bars or
slugs, as shown on page 17, each complete in one piece and having
on the upper edge, properly justified, characters to print a line. These
slugs are automatically assembled in a galley in proper order, as -
shown on page 16, answering the same purpose and to be used in
the same manner as composed type-matter.
The Linotype is a single machine, operated by one man, produc-
ing at a single Operation the finished product directly in response
to the Operation of the keyboard. It composes matter more rapidly
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away with worn and battered type and always gives a new, clean
dress. Matter may be kept standing at the mere cost of Linotype
metal. Duplicate slugs in any quantity may be cast automatically.
Capacity of Machines
HE machines are guaranteed to be capable of setting above 5,OOO
ems (IO,OOO ens) per hour, and this output is widely obtained
every day in commercial offices by first-class operators. In the larger
faces and in bookwork the output will be somewhat less, The machine
will Operate at a speed exceeding that at which any operator can finger
the keys. In Open competition, trial speeds of IO,OOO and II,OOO ems
(2O,OOO and 22,OOO ens) per hour were maintained for an entire day.
The Mergenthaler Linotype Company has constantly developed
and perfected its machines to keep pace with the advance of the
printing art.
The Double Magazine Linotype, built only by this company and
described in detail herein, was developed to meet the demand for a
machine to do all sorts of complex and intricate composition at one
continuous operation. For this sort of work it is in wide use and has
no competitor. -
Particularly important among the recent developments of the
Linotype is the use of magazines entirely independent of the magazine
frame and escapement mechanism. A man or boy can change one
magazine for another carrying a set of matrices of a different face
and have the machine again in operation in sixty seconds. For short
runs and frequent change of face this effects a great saving in time.
These quickly removable magazines are much lighter and cheaper
than their predecessors. They are designed to be employed as matrix
cases and to take the place of type cases. They are superior to type
cases in many ways, however, for they can easily be carried from
place to place; they are more compact; they occupy very little space,
and the matrices are properly arranged, so that the instant the maga-
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The Model No. 5 Standard Mergenthaler Linotype in its latest form. The machine
is fitted with a removable magazine which can be instantly changed so as
to adapt the machine for short runs and frequent change of face
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Its Construction and Operation
HE machine originally invented by Ottmar Mergenthaler, and
Subsequently improved by many modifications and additions, is
called the Linotype machine, for the reason that it composes and casts º -
entire lines of type. In order that it may accomplish its purpose and
justify its name, it obviously must include in its operative mechanism
certain elements from which lines of type can be cast. These elements
are called matrices.
The Matrices are the Elements from which a Line is Cast
Each matrix is a small, thin brass plate, in one of the edges of
which either one or two letters or characters are cut in intaglio. The
matrices, to the number of several hundred, are stored in a magazine
which can be quickly removed by a man or boy, and another substi-
tuted containing matrices of a different face. From this magazine the
matrices are delivered and assembled in lines as the operator plays on
a keyboard, and to it they are automatically returned after they have
been used in casting a line of type. The matrices of each letter or
character are contained in a particular channel of the magazine, from
which channel they are delivered endwise in response to the manipu-
lation of the key controlling that particular channel.
The Escapement Mechanism
HE delivery of matrices from the magazine in the exact order in
which the characters or letters are to appear is effected by means
of the keyboard, to which reference has been made, and by means of
an escapement mechanism which controls the delivery of matrices
from the magazine channels.
The Keys are Like Those of a Typewriter
The keyboard in appearance is much like that of a typewriter,
but the keys, unlike those of a typewriter, are not depressed by
sharp blows of the fingers; the slightest touch or pressure on a
key is sufficient to cause the delivery of matrices bearing a letter or
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The Escapement Mechanism Delivers the Matrices One by One
The escapement mechanism, which is thrown into operation by
the manipulation of the keys to cause the delivery of matrices, consists
of a number of vertical reeds, the upper ends of which are connected
with the matrix-releasing devices, and the lower ends of which are
actuated by power-driven cams as the operator plays on the keys.
Thus, if a key be depressed, the cam of the corresponding escapement
revolves and urges the reed upward, so that the releasing mechanism
is momentarily actuated to permit the escape of a single matrix at a
time. As soon as the finger is removed from the key, the delivery of
matrices ceases.
The Assembling Mechanism
How a Line of Matrices is Assembled -
HE matrices which are allowed to escape from the magazine drop
upon a conveyor-belt by which they are carried in their proper
order to an assembler, which is not unlike a printer's stick, and which, V
indeed, answers much the same
purpose. The correct spacing of
the line of matrices is effected
by expansible spacebands or
justifiers dropped between the U
proper matrices in the line from
a separate box at the left of the
magazine. The devices whereby
the spacebands are discharged
from their box are actuated by
One of the keys of the keyboard.
How a Line of Two Faces is Composed
The two-letter matrix bears
two characters, one above the
other, one of which may be a s
roman text face and the other an
italic, small capital, or black face.
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the others in order to
produce the desired
line. This is accom-
plished by providing
the assembler with a
slide operated by a
fingerkey. When the
lower characters of a
number of matrices are
needed, the slide is
shifted by means of
the fingerkey, and the
matrices are arrested
at a higher level, so
that their lower letters
align with the upper
letters of the other
matrices in the assem-
bler. When the slide
is withdrawn the ma–
trices are assembled at If a line is to be composed partly of the text face and partly
of another face, two-letter matrices are used, some of
the lower level. By which are raised in order to produce the desired line
means of this simple
contrivance, a line may be composed partly of One face, partly of the
other face, or entirely of either face.
How a Line is Cast
The Casting Mechanism
- FTER the assembler has received a line of matrices, it is lifted
bodily, and the line of matrices is automatically transferred to
the casting mechanism.
Justification is Automatic
The essential features of this casting mechanism are a pot of
molten metal constantly heated by a gas, gasoline, or coal oil burner,
and a mold provided with a slot. The line of matrices is brought in
front of the mold with the letters directly opposite the slot. At this
point the expansible spacebands are mechanically wedged tightly in
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This illustration shows the manner in which matrices are constantly circulated in the
Linotype machine. From the assembler the matrices are passed to the mold disk where the
line is cast, and from the mold disk after casting they are raised to the top of the machine -
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The metal pot is thereupon tilted forward against the mold; a plunger
in the pot descends, and a certain amount of molten metal is forced
from the pot through a neck into the slot of the mold and against
the matrices. The metal solidifies almost instantly.
Here the casting operation ends. In the slot of the mold a slug
has been cast, bearing the raised characters from which the line is to be
printed. The matrices, having served their purposes, are no longer
required, and are accordingly removed from the casting mechanism
and returned to the magazine in the manner to be presently described.
The Slug is Trimmed Exactly to the Size Required
The slug held in the slot of the mold is not quite ready for the
printer. It must be trimmed to the proper dimensions—an operation
which is performed by the machine with the utmost accuracy. Two
sets of knives are employed, one to trim the slug type-high, the other
to reduce it to the proper thickness. After the slug is cast, the mold
disk is turned, carrying the mold past the first knife and neatly
shaving off any surplus metal from the slightly projecting slug. As it
continues to turn, the mold disk carries the slot opposite two parallel
blades which constitute the second knife. Here the mold disk stops.
An ejector forces the slug out of the slot and between the parallel
blades, so that the slightest excess of thickness is shaved off. From
the parallel blades the slug is ejected into a galley where it lies in
its proper place, side by side with the slugs or linotypes that have
been previously cast.
The Matrix-Distributing Mechanism
FTER a slug has been cast, the line of matrices must be disinte-
grated, and the matrices assorted and returned to their proper
channels in the magazine ready to be used anew. Naturally, the first
step in this disintegration is the separation of the spacebands from
the matrices.
Separating the Spacebands from the Matrices
As soon as the slug is cast, the line of matrices and spacebands
is lifted and transferred to a horizontal bar which captures only the
matrices. An arm then elevates the bar and matrices to the top of
the machine. The spacebands are left behind and are pushed into
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The casting mechanism consists of a pot of molten
metal and a disk containing a mold provided with a
slot. A plunger in the pot forces a certain amount of
the metal through a neck into the slot of the mold
and against the matrices. -
After having been trimmed, the slug is ejected into
a galley where it lies in its proper place, side by side
with the slugs or linotypes previously cast.
Assorting and Distributing the
Matrices
The device for dis–
tributing the matrices to
their respective channels
in the magazine is one of
the most ingenious and
at the same time one of
the simplest mechanisms
of the Mergenthaler Lino-
type machine. Each ma-
trix is notched at its upper
end, but the notches of
the matrices of one letter
differ in arrangement or
number from the ma–
trices of all other letters.
Upon this difference de-
pends the correct distri-
bution of the matrices to
the magazine.
After having been
elevated to the top of the
machine in the manner
described, the matrices
pass to a distributing box
from which they are fed
singly to a distributing
rail running horizontally
along the top edge of
the magazine. The rail
is provided with ribs, and,
like the notches of the
matrices, these ribs vary
in number and arrange-
ment at different points
in the length of the rail.
Driven by two conveyor-
Screws, the matrices are
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The individual slugs or linotypes after having been assembled are ready for use
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the successive sets of
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arrives at a point
where the ribs are of
such form that they
release the matrix,
which drops not only
into the magazine but
into the very channel
from which it was
originally released.
From the fore-
going description it
will be seen that the
matrices are constant-
ly circulated through
the machine, escaping
singly from the maga-
- After a slug has been cast the line of matrices and space-
zine to the assembler, bands is lifted and transferred to a horizontal bar which
passing from the as captures only the matrices. An arm then elevates the bar
S and matrices to the top of the machine, leaving the space-
sembler in composed bands behind to be pushed into their box.
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lines to the mold disk, and rising from the mold disk to the top
of the machine, where they are returned singly to their respective
channels. Because of this incessant circulation, one line can be
composed while another is being cast and a third distributed. It
is impossible for any operator to manipulate the keyboard as fast
as the machine will run. For regular newspaper work 5,000 ems
per hour may be considered a fair speed. Exceptionally quick X
operators have produced from 8,000 to II,000 ems per hour.
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consisting of a screw conveyor and distributing rail
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The New Quick Removable Magazine
N order to change faces quickly, it is the practice to keep on
hand a number of magazines containing matrices of various faces,
and to change one magazine for another as occasion may require.
The Simplicity of the New Removable Magazine
In the new Model No. 5 Standard Mergenthaler Linotype this
method of changing face has been so greatly simplified and improved,
that it is possible to substitute one magazine for another in sixty
seconds. Formerly, from three to five minutes were consumed.
This simplification and improvement has been attained by de-
signing the escapement mechanism and magazine so that they are
independent of each other; by making the frame of the magazine
and the escapement mechanism permanent parts of the machine; by
lightening the magazine, and by rendering it possible to slide the
magazine downward and forward and to suspend it in front of the
machine just prior to removal.
In the new Standard Mergenthaler Linotype the magazine is
removably supported on the permanently fixed frame. Mounted at
each side of the magazine frame at the forward end is a rocker arm
with a lifting-cam at its inner end and offset at its outer end to form
a rest for the magazine. The levers are connected by a shaft extend-
ing across the front of the magazine frame. Cams, levers, and shaft
are made in one piece. To remove the magazine, a rod is run trans-
versely through the magazine below the first row of matrix ears,
simultaneously locking the matrices in place and unlocking the rocker
arm. By pulling the rocker arm forward, the shaft is turned and the
lifting-cams rotated to throw up the forward end of the magazine. A
boy can then slide the magazine down on the levers until it hangs in
front of the machine on the rests formed at the end of the levers.
In Sixty Seconds Magazines can be Changed
The magazine can now be removed from the machine and another
hung on the levers, slid back on the frame and lowered on the maga-
zine frame by throwing the levers, and hence the cam-shaft in the
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By throwing the lever at the side of the magazine frame, the forward end of the magazine is
thrown up, as shown in the top picture. The magazine is then allowed to
slide downwards and forwards as shown in the bottom picture
How MAGAZINES ARE CHANGED IN SIXTY SECONDS
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When the magazine hangs vertically from the side levers, it can be lifted away by a
boy. Another magazine can then be hung on the levers and pushed upwards
and backwards into position. After the levers at the side have
been thrown up, the magazine is ready to deliver matrices
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The magazine and the escapement mechanism are independent, the escapement mechanism |
constituting a permanent fixture on the machine. This picture shows the magazine
thrown up and away from the escapement mechanism preparatory to its removal
The importance of this improvement to the job printer can
hardly be overestimated. The new magazines are so much lighter
and cheaper than the old that he can afford to keep a number of
them on hand. Moreover, they enable him to use his Linotype
machine profitably on short runs, or wherever frequent change of
face is necessary. -
We cannot emphasize too strongly the merits of this new remov-
able magazine. Including the matrices, it weighs from 44 to 55
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The magazine is here shown in operative position, so that the escapement mechanism may
release the matrices
pounds. The time and labor required in effecting frequent change
of face have now been so far reduced that the Linotype machine s
may be employed for almost any work which the job printer may
assign to it. -
The removable magazines are in effect matrix cases, equivalent
to regular type cases; with the additional advantages that they occupy
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The Model No. 4 Double Magazine Mergenthaler Linotype contains two removable
magazines holding two-letter matrices representing 360 characters. In two minutes these
magazines can be changed for two others containing 360 totally different characters. This
machine is operated in exactly the same manner as the Standard Linotype.
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B - Linotype
N many job printing and newspaper offices a machine is needed
which is capable of handling, without change of magazines, more
faces at a time than the Standard Linotype can accommodate. To
C attain this purpose, the Model No. 4 Double Magazine Mergenthaler
- Linotype has been introduced—a machine designed to set up matter
for which widely different faces may be needed at a moment's notice.
This Double Magazine machine, carrying 360 characters, changeable
at will, Occupies no more space than the Standard Linotype, is
Operated in exactly the same way, and presents no mechanical diffi-
culties to the skilled Linotype operator. It composes with the body
matter marginal notes, small-type extracts, chapter-heads, foot-notes,
sub-heads, and much of the work that is usually set by hand, without
change and without any loss of time.
E As its name implies, the Model No. 4 Linotype is provided with
two superposed magazines. Each of these is instantly removable.
These two magazines, containing 360 characters, can be changed by
a single man or boy in two minutes for other magazines containing
360 totally different characters. While the operator is manipulating
F the keyboard and setting matter by means of matrices drawn from the
- upper magazine, the lower magazine can be removed and another
substituted in the manner shown by the illustration on page 29. The
machine need not be stopped for a single second. The operator is not
compelled to use one style at one time and another style at another
G time; he need not wait until the machine has finished its run and is
recharged with the style of matrices he must use for the purpose in
hand. The removable magazines enable him to use the machine at
any time, no matter how short his run may be.
The top magazine may be removed in exactly the same way as
H the single magazine of the Model No. 5 Linotype by a sliding
movement downward and forward.
The lower magazine is removed from the rear of the machine.
A rocking support carries the magazine, the side members of which
support are formed with curved slots which receive lugs on the
machine frame. When the magazine and its support are rocked down
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Linotype. In the lower picture the magazine is being removed by sliding it downward and
forward on its frame. It finally hangs in the position shown on the opposite page
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When the upper magazine hangs in this position, it is lifted off the supporting levers and
another hung in its place. The new magazine is then pushed
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if the magazine were horizontally pivoted. The lower magazine is
B changed by sliding it outward on its support and swinging it down until
it hangs in a vertical position. It is then removed. Another maga-
zine is thereupon hung on the support and pushed upward and forward
into position. The magazine and its frame are then rocked up into their
proper places. The whole operation consumes about sixty seconds.
C The escapement mechanism remains on the machine and is not
in the least affected by the changing of magazines.
In appearance and, indeed, in operative mechanism, the Double
Magazine and Standard machines are similar. The features which
distinguish the Double Magazine machine from the Standard Lino-
name, an additional belt-conveyor leading to the assembler, a modified
escapement mechanism, and an extra set of matrix-distributing
devices. Only a single keyboard is used, and that, like the other
parts of the machine, remains unchanged.
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The lower magazine is removed by tilting it down to a horizontal position as here
- shown. It is then merely pulled out and another substituted.
The new magazine is tilted back into place
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This picture is to show that, although the operator is drawing matrices from the upper
magazine, the lower magazine can be changed without stopping the machine for an instant
The Double Magazine Machine Sets the Most Intricate Tabular and Pamphlet Matter with
Chapter Heads and Marginal Notes
Each of the two magazines contains its particular set of matrices.
Separate belt-conveyors deliver the matrices from each magazine to
a common assembler, which is constructed as all Mergenthaler assem-
blers are. The casting mechanism is in every respect like that which
has been described in connection with the Standard machine. After
the slug is cast, the matrices are raised in the usual way to the top
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Two magazines contain all the matrices, but only a single keyboard is manipulated by
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destined for the upper magazine, the other for the lower magazine.
By two distinct sets of distributing devices, which in principle do
not depart from the Standard Mergenthaler distributors, the matrices
are returned to the proper channels of their respective magazines,
ready to be delivered anew by the manipulation of the keyboard.
Since each matrix is provided with two characters, a line may
be assembled at two different levels, so that it will be composed
partly of the upper and partly of the lower letters, or wholly of either.
Change in the size or style of the face produced can be effected
instantly, as characters represented in the two magazines may be
combined in one line. Sorts characters, or extra characters not
represented in the keyboard, may be produced at will by extra matrices
which may be instantly placed in the line by hand—and, after the
casting operation, are automatically returned to the pi box. When
it is considered that two magazines are used, each filled with two-
letter matrices, and that these magazines can be changed for others
in two minutes, it becomes apparent how a variety of faces can be
cast quite sufficient for the needs of the composing room.
Two Magazines Contain all the Matrices, but Only a Single Keyboard is Manipulated
by the Operator
The escapement mechanism is so designed that although each
magazine is provided with its own matrix-releasing devices, but a
single keyboard is needed. The escapement mechanism forms a per-
manent part of the machine and remains in place when the magazines
are changed.
The fingerkeys actuate a single set of reeds, and these in turn
actuate either the one or other set of matrix-releasing devices. By
throwing a lever above the keyboard the matrix-releasing devices of
one magazine are locked, and those of the other are left free to respond
to the manipulation of the fingerkeys. Thus, by means of a mechanism
similar to the shift key of a typewriter, matrices can be delivered from
either magazine at will. -
Existing matrices of the Standard Mergenthaler Linotype can
be run in the upper magazine without change. The matrices of the
lower magazine are exactly like the regular matrices, except that they
are notched in their lower edges. Any matrix may be notched so as
to run in the lower magazine. When notched, it will not run in the
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whether notched or not will run in any Standard or single magazine
machine.
Each of the two magazines will carry a complete font of one
or two-letter matrices of any style made by the company. The two
magazines may carry fonts of the same size but different style, or
fonts of the same style but different size. A full font of body faces,
combined with italics and small caps, may be used in the upper
magazine, and a similar complement of different size or style in the
lower magazine. Again, the lower magazine may be filled with black
faces, heading characters, accented characters, symbols, or all other
special characters. Thus, the Double Magazine machine enables the
compositor to combine different faces in great variety without loss
of time.
This casting mechanism, used in connection with two-letter matrices, enables the operator to
cast a line of type composed of roman, italic, and black faces. The same
mechanism may also be used with single-letter matrices
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The matrices of the upper
magazine, as they approach the
distributing rail during distribu-
- tion, ride on a single track by
which they are lifted to a higher
level than the lower magazine
matrices, so as to engage their
own distributing rail.
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The matrices of the lower maga-
zine are notched in their lower
edges so as to straddle the single
track on which the upper magazine
matrices travel, so that they may
drop through a chute to their own
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Change of Measure
The Standard Mold
() HEN machines are used for newspaper or similar work,
requiring change in the length or measure of the line only,
without change in the body, the Standard mold is recommended.
This mold contains a long slot in which the slug is cast. In one end
of the slot is a removable liner or filling piece. To change measure
it is necessary only to loosen a screw, to slide the liner out at the
front, and to insert another liner of different length. Liners are sold
at a uniform price for all measures up to thirty ems pica.
Change of Body and Measure
The Universal Mold for Changing Body and Measure
F the machine is to be used for work which requires a change
of body in addition to a change in measure, the Universal mold
is recommended. In this mold the body portion, fixed to the disk,
is provided with upright guides, one at each end, to hold the cap
in position. Liners are removably seated between the cap and the
body, and are held in place by pressure screws seated in the edge
of the disk to which the mold is rigidly secured. Change of measure
is effected by loosening the cap, removing the left-hand liner and
substituting another of different length. Change of body or, in other
words, change in the thickness of the slug, is effected by removing
both liners and substituting for them others of the required thickness.
Liners are made of various sizes and thicknesses, so that the attendant
may in two or three minutes adjust the Universal mold to produce
slugs of any body from five-point to fourteen-point, and of any length
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LL matrices will run in connection with any mold of sufficient
size. In order to lead the matter it is necessary only to insert
in the mold thicker liners and thus increase the thickness of the
slug. For example, if leaded nonpareil is required, it is necessary
only to insert in the mold brevier liners. The result will be a brevier
slug carrying a nonpareil face. Leading may be increased or dimin-
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Ejectors
OR each change in
measure, an extra left-
hand liner is required. If
there is to be a change in
body, an extra right-hand
liner must also be provided.
It is necessary only to have
one right-hand liner for each
body, but of left-hand liners
there must be one for each
body and measure. There
must also be an extra ejector
blade for each body and
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measure to drive the slugs In the Universal mold the cap is detachable from
S the body to permit a change in liners
from the mold. and therefore a change in body
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The Universal Recessed Mold
New Mold—Skeleton Slugs
N order to reduce the quantity of metal required in operating
Linotype machines, and also improve the action of the machine, a
new mold is now offered. Its cap is provided with projecting portions
which form large cavities or recesses in the slug, as shown below,
thus reducing the weight about one-third.
The slug has a solid face as usual, and ribs at the side to sustain
the face, so that it stands up solidly in stereotyping and electrotyping.
The mold resembles in general construction the well-known
Universal mold, but is made only for IO point and larger bodies.
The measure of the slug may be varied by changing the liner
at One end of the mold, and the body may be changed by substituting
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The mold may be instantly applied to any machine without
altering or fitting the parts, and may be used in connection with the
ordinary ejectors, using an ejector five points thinner than the body
being cast.
Advantages
The slugs being much lighter than usual, the investment in metal
is greatly reduced.
The expense of keeping matter standing is lessened.
As the air to be displaced from the mold is less than usual, more
Solid and perfect faces are
Secured.
Caution
Two molds and the
necessary liners are re-
quired to cover all meas-
ures up to 30 ems pica, as
follows:
No. I will produce
Slugs from 9 to 30 ems,
except I5%, 22% and
20% ems.
No. 2 will produce all
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Two Molds can be Carried in the Disk at the Same Time
OLD disks are constructed with slots to receive two molds on
Opposite sides, the molds remaining permanently in position.
When slugs of two regular or standard sizes are used, and frequent
change made from one to the other, the use of two molds is recom-
mended, as one or the other may be brought into position for use
simply by turning the disk, without delay or trouble in adjusting the
molds. Each machine carries one of these disks.
Matrices
LL Linotype matrices except those for vertical figure slugs and
the Rogers Table System are made on the basis of .OI4-inch to
a point and . I68-inch to an em pica. Matrices for the Rogers Table
System are made on true typefounders' body, .OI389-inch to a point.
All matrices, regardless of face, may be inserted in any magazine.
(Pica matrices will not run in magazines made prior to January Ist,
I903. Machines made prior to this date require special magazines
for German matrices.)
One-letter Matrices
For Ordinary purposes, matrices carry one character or letter
each. These are termed one-letter matrices and are adapted for
newspapers and periodicals in which italics and small capitals are
infrequently used. Italics and small capital matrices and matrices for
unusual accents, arbitrary signs, and special characters are furnished
On order as sorts and carried in a sorts tray at the side of the key-
board, so that they may be readily inserted in the matrix line by hand
when required. They are automatically returned to a pi box. A set
of matrices furnished with the machine includes upper and lower case
letters, figures, fractions, and points, and consists of 1,500 pieces,
more or less. These matrices are made in a great variety of faces
from five-point to fourteen-point.
Two-letter Matrices
To meet the requirements of book Offices, job printers, and the
like, matrices are made which bear two characters each. The upper
is usually a body character and the lower an italic, a small capital, or a
black face.
A font of two-letter matrices carries a complete alphabet
of body characters (upper and lower case), points, figures, and the like,
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as usual; also upper
and lower case ital-
ics, and in addition
an alphabet of small
capitals. These fonts
meet the requirements
of book Offices and of
newspapers which use
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are also furnished car-
rying a complete al- One-letter and two-letter matrices
phabet of body faces,
upper and lower case, with points, etc., and a complete alphabet, with
points and figures of black face or title characters. By means of these
matrices it is possible to set without loss of time in connection with
the body matter, heads, titles, sub-heads, and the like in black face
characters. Two-letter matrices are extensively used in newspaper
work. They are made for a great variety of faces and combination
of faces from five-point to fourteen-point, as shown in the specimen
book of the company. It should be borne in mind that two-letter
matrices can be used only in machines provided with special two-letter
attachments which are readily applicable to all single-letter machines.
Two-line Sectional Matrices
For the purpose of producing very large figures or letters for
advertising purposes in
the ordinary machine
sectional matrices are
provided. The first
matrix being set in the
line with others pro-
duces on the first slug
the upper half of the
character. The second
matrix produces in like
manner the lower half
Of the character on the
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Two-line sectional figure matrices are used for the purpose of
producing very large figures for advertising purposes
two slugs are brought together the two-line character appears as
shown in lower picture on preceding page, and also in the above
picture.
These matrices are made in twelve, sixteen, and twenty-four-
point faces, to run respectively on six, eight, and ten-point slugs.
Two-line Initial Matrices and Attachments
When two-line initial letters are required, in want advertisements
and the like, another class of special matrices are supplied. Each
matrix represents one of the large letters complete and is set into the
line by hand. The slug is cast with the large letter overhanging its
lower edge, so as to Overlap a blank surface on the second slug by
which it is supported. Special knife attachments are required to trim
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Border Matrices
For producing ornamental borders or slugs bearing stars, finials,
and ornamental characters, special border matrices can be obtained in
great variety and design. When placed in the machine they operate
in the same manner as ordinary letter matrices.
The machine can be adjusted to repeat the casting operation
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The great expense attending the purchase of brass dashes, rules, and the like can be avoided
by the use of these quad blocks and suitable matrices
be carried in stock. Each line may be composed of matrices bearing
the same design or of any desired combination of designs. In this
way widely different effects may be obtained. A great number of
designs are contained in our specimen book.
Dash and Rule Matrix Slides
The great expense incurred in purchasing brass dashes, rules,
etc., may be avoided by the use of a special quad block and suitable
matrix slides. These quad blocks are inserted in the machine in place
of a line of matrices. The block contains on One side a removable
slide or strip containing a pattern or matrix for a dash, rule, or other
design. When the machine is operated continuously it will produce
good metal dashes or rules and assemble them in the galley. To
change pattern it is necessary only to remove the matrix slide and to
substitute a different pattern. Our specimen book contains patterns
in great variety for dashes and for single and double rules.
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Attachment
NCREASES the speed 25 to 50 per cent, on law testimony, mail-
ing lists, poetry, catalogue and directory work, running around
cuts, and on other quad lines.
Readily applicable to all Linotype machines.
Can be instantly thrown into or out of action.
Does not interfere in setting straight matter.
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Operation of the Attachment
The Operator sets only the letter matrices, and immediately sends
the line forward without setting quads as heretofore.
As the line
passes to the mold the jaw advances automatically, clamping the line
and also covering and closing the mold so as to produce the blank or
quadded surface on the slug.
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The Rogers System of Linotype Rule and
Figure Work
A Method by which the most Intricate Rule and Figure Work can be Set Without Sawing
the Slugs
The Rogers system for rule and figure composition, invented by
Mr. J. R. Rogers and adopted by the Mergenthaler Linotype Com-
pany, has made the mechanical composition of tables and intricate
figure work as easy as straight composition. By the use of this system
the most intricate rule and figure work can be composed, quickly,
conveniently, and at a lower cost than by any other method of tabular
composition. Furthermore, the necessary appliances are very simple
and easily mounted on existing Linotype machines.
The machine produces the ordinary horizontal slugs having
therein slots to receive shallow brass rules. The slugs are delivered
from the machine with the slots therein, and no sawing, cutting, or
other work is necessary.
After the proofs are pulled and corrections made, the rules may
be inserted in an instant, and when the form is locked up the rules
are held securely in place.
Rogers table matrices are like the ordinary Linotype matrices,
except that the figure or letter is in the bottom of a slot, instead of
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assembled side by side their slots will align and form a mold in which
the front edge of the slug is cast.
The mold with which the matrices are used is the ordinary
Universal Adjustable mold, except that it is of less thickness from
front to rear. When the line of matrices is presented against the
mold, the matrix slot aligns with and forms a continuation of the mold
C slot So that the body or base part of the slugs is cast in the mold as
usual, while the front edge is cast in the matrices. The slots in the
slugs are formed by matrices or division plates without slots. These
matrices, of a thickness corresponding to the required rules, are
assembled at the proper points in the matrix line from the keyboard
D in the regular way.
The matrices are made on the unit system setwise. In operating
under this system, the table is laid out or cast up as usual. A strip
of paper is preferably placed in the assembler scale, with marks
- to indicate the location of the required rules. The operator then
E. manipulates the keyboard and composes the line as usual, touching at
the proper times a key representing a rule of the required thickness.
The composition proceeds as with the other copy, and the machine
- produces slug after slug containing the slots. When the slugs are
assembled the slots register, forming a continuous slot or groove into
which the rules may be quickly inserted.
Box heads, cross rules, etc., may be set with facility. The brass
rules may be made continuous throughout the form and extended
beyond the slugs for the box heading or the rules may be labor-
saving lengths.
G The most complicated tables, including reading matter between
the column rules and all the ordinary reference marks, light and dark
figures, and light and heavy rules, leaders, horizontal rules, etc., may
be produced by this system more speedily and cheaply than in any
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Linotype Motors
HEN ordered, the company will furnish electric motors of
special design, which will be mounted on the machine.
Direct-current motors are built for II.5, 230, or 500 volts; alter-
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When electric motors are used, the machine and its driving mechanism
are complete in themselves
machine and its driving mechanism are complete in themselves, so
that external belting and shafting are dispensed with and a uniform
speed maintained.
Before Ordering a motor consult an electrician as to the voltage
of the current which you use. If alternating current is used, the
frequency must also be determined.
The company guarantees that these motors are in good and oper-
ative condition on leaving its works, but it will under no circumstances
be responsible for accidents which may occur to them thereafter.
Kerosene and Gasoline Heaters
OR use in localities where gas is not obtainable, Linotypes can
be fitted either with kerosene or gasoline heaters.
Kerosene Heaters
The kerosene heater consists of a tank, pipe connections, an auto-
matic regulator, and burner, all of which are attached to and become
part of the Linotype. The tank holds enough oil to last twenty-four
hours. The automatic regulator governs the quantity of oil supplied
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to the heater and keeps the temperature of the metal always the same.
In towns where the pressure of gas is uneven and hard to govern
Such heaters can be used to advantage.
Gasoline Heaters
Although the company believes that kerosene is the better fuel
for use in cities where gas is not obtainable, it supplies a gasoline
heater. The burner needs only to be seated on the frame of the
machine under the pot; no change in the machine whatever is
required. If the burner is to be used permanently, the supply pipe is
extended to the reservoir located outside of the building. If, however,
the burner is to be used only temporarily or in an emergency, a small
tank connected with the burner by a short pipe may be employed, so
that the entire contrivance may be conveniently stored and held in
reserve for instant use when demanded. Ordinary gasoline is used.
No blowers or air pipes are needed. The burner is furnished com-
plete with the exception of the oil tank or reservoir, which may be
purchased of any dealer in oil stoves or lamps, and connected with
the burner by a pipe of any desired length.
Natural Gas Governors
F natural gas is to be used as fuel, that fact should be plainly stated
to the company, for the Ordinary governor on the main pipe will
not answer if natural gas is to be used. A special high-pressure
governor must be employed. A suitable governor can be obtained
from the Equitable Meter Company, 226 First Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
Linotype Metal
Good Linotype Metal—What It Is
OTHING is of more importance than the use of good metal.
Stereotype metal is not recommended, but stereotypes can be
made with Linotype metal. The repeated heating and recasting of
the metal will, in time, impair its quality. It may be restored to its
original condition at small expense by the addition of moderate
proportions of lead, tin, and antimony, as understood by every
stereotyper. A specially hard metal should be used for directory or
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tions are made at intervals. With such metal, 75,000 to IOO,OOO
impressions can be made direct from the slug.
In the newspaper office 500 pounds of metal is a fair allowance
for each machine, but in the book and job office where matter is kept
standing at least I,000 pounds of metal for each machine should
be provided. We recommend Linotype metal made by the E. W.
Blatchford Company, 5 Beekman Street, New York City.
Factory Instruction Room
N order that our customers, their foremen, and machinists may be
fully instructed in the use and care of Linotype machines, an
instruction room has been established in the Brooklyn factory where
a skilled mechanical instructor is in charge. A limited number of
men will be admitted to this room free of charge, but they must either
have leased or purchased machines or must be sent in the interest
of such.
Supplies with New Machines
ITH the first machine or group of machines there is sent a
limited supply of extras and duplicate parts, and also the
wrenches and tools necessary for erecting and adjusting the machine.
There is also sent one gas governor for controlling the pressure in the
main supply pipe in order to secure a uniform pressure at the burner
of the machine.
Classes of Machines
Single Magazine Machine Model No. 5 One-letter
For Newspaper or Plain Composition
HE Standard one-letter machine is provided with a single maga-
zine, one set of one-letter matrices, representing ninety keyboard
characters, and a Standard mold adjustable in length only from thirty
ems pica downward.
This machine will carry any font of single-letter matrices from
five-point to fourteen-point. It cannot carry italics or black faces
in connection with the body faces, but it will carry a font of either
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Separately. Change of measure is effected by the substitution of
mold liners which will be furnished on order at small cost.
Change of face is effected by running out one set of matrices and
introducing another. Time required, from fifteen to twenty minutes.
Two-letter Machines
HE two-letter machine is similar to those above described, except
that it is provided with special attachments for operating the
two-letter matrices, representing 180 keyboard characters, so that
the operator may at will compose his lines wholly in either one of the
two faces carried by the matrices, or in part of each face.
Matrices will be furnished at the same price for either black
letters in combination with the body faces, or for italics and small
capitals in combination with body faces.
Duplex Equipments
HERE a very rapid change of face as well as body and measure
is desired, a duplex equipment, consisting of an interchangeable
magazine, font of matrices, two mold liners, so that both the body and
measure of the slug may be changed, and an ejector blade for properly
ejecting a slug of different size, can be furnished.
Having the interchangeable magazines, a change of face is
effected by removing one magazine and substituting the other. This
can be done in one minute. Either magazine will carry any font
of matrices made by this company—one-letter or two-letter. The
matrices of one magazine may be a face of different size and style
from those in the other. A change of face does not involve adjust-
ment of the mold, unless there is to be a change in the size of the
face or the length of the line. A second mold, however, may be
carried in the disk, adjusted for any desired body or measure. By
turning the disk through one-half revolution either mold may be
instantly brought into operation.
All machines may be equipped with any desired number of
magazines, each carrying a font of matrices.
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Yiddish Machine
HE Yiddish magazine is equipped with a single magazine carry-
ing Hebrew characters in two sizes on one-letter matrices and
with a mold adjustable to measure only. This machine is fitted with
eight and nine-point or nine and eleven-point matrices, as ordered.
Yiddish-English Machine
HE Yiddish-English machine is equipped with two interchange-
able magazines, two sets of one-letter matrices, and special
devices adapting them to produce at will either English or Yiddish
matter. The time required for change of face is sixty seconds.
Double Magazine Machine Model No. 4
Combining Four Complete Fonts, 360 Characters
HE remarkable Double Magazine Mergenthaler Linotype is
described and illustrated on another page, for which reason its
construction need not be dwelt upon here. It may be stated, however,
that each magazine contains a full font of one or two-letter matrices.
The fonts may be of the same face, but different sizes, or of the
same size and different faces. Body matter may be set from one
magazine and the foot-notes, extracts, etc., from the other without
delay. Change of font is effected simply by throwing a lever at the
Operator’s right hand up or down, a sign plate indicating which font
1S 111 11S62.
The Double Magazine Combines Four Fonts, 360 Characters
Four complete upper and lower case alphabets are carried in the
machine, and each line may be composed wholly from any of these
alphabets or from any desired combination of them. The most intri-
cate bookwork, including italics, small capitals, chapter-heads, section-
heads, foot-notes, and the like may be set in this machine without
necessitating the Operator leaving his keyboard.
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Special or sorts matrices representing accented and special char-
acters, arbitrary symbols, etc., are made in great variety and may be
quickly inserted in any line by hand.
If desired, one magazine may be provided with a complete font
of one or two-letter matrices and the other with black faces, head-
letters, signs, symbols, or other arbitrary characters. In all, 360
characters are represented—more than are carried by any other
machine now on the market. The fonts may be selected at will and
combined as desired.
As described on a previous page, either of the two magazines
can be taken from the machine and another substituted in a minute,
containing the matrices immediately required. Thus, the Double
Magazine Linotype, in itself one of the most flexible composing
machines ever devised, is given a range that is not equalled by any
other machine. The peculiar advantages to be derived from the use
of this Double Magazine Linotype removable magazine have been
so exhaustively dwelt upon on previous pages that they need not be
reiterated here.
All the matrices made by this company, whether single or two-
letter, may be used in the upper magazine of the machine without
They can be made to run in the lower magazine if
specially notched in the lower ends.
In ordering these machines purchasers are advised to select for
the upper magazine the faces which are most commonly used. The
lower magazine should receive the head-letters or other faces which
are of secondary importance.
French, Spanish, and Other Machines
ACHINES can be equipped to produce German, French,
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish,
Russian, or any other language using English Or German characters.
In each case, a modification is made in the arrangement of characters
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The Standard Linotype Keyboard
Standard Keyboards L
HE following illustrations show keyboards having their char-
acters arranged in the relation most advantageous for different
- kinds of work. There are two standard keyboards, one with commer-
cial fractions for setting market reports, tables, stock reports, etc.; the
other without fractions. In ordering machines it should be carefully
noted on the specification sheet whether or not fractions are desired
in the keyboard. Furthermore, the number of the keyboard, pictured
in this catalogue, which meets the purpose in hand, should be given.
The keyboard without fractions, either Single-letter Keyboard
No. 1 or Two-letter Keyboard No. 12, is most commonly used. With s
these keyboards, the fraction matrices are carried in a sorts tray at
the side of the operator and set in line as sorts.
Few modifications of the keyboard are possible. It will not be
changed except in Special cases where absolutely necessary and at
extra cost. The advantage of adhering to the standard arrangement
known to all operators is very great.
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Prices of Linotype Machines – Latest Models
Standard Single Magazine One-letter Machine—Model No. 5
Includes one magazine, one font of one-letter matrices,
and Standard mold adjustable for length of slug only
As above, with Universal mold adjustable both for
length and thickness of slug
Yearly
Rental
Price
$3000 OO $500 OO
3O25 OO 500 OO
Yearly
Rental
Includes one magazine, one set two-letter matrices,
one Universal mold adjustable both for length and
thickness of slug
Including two magazines (one upper and one lower),
two sets either one or two-letter matrices, and
two Universal molds adjustable both for length
and thickness of slug
Double Magazine Machine—Model No. 4
$31.50 OO ssso OO
Yearly
Price Rental
$36OO OO $725 OO
Rented Only when Ordered with Machine
Additional Equipments — For Quick Change of Face
Consisting of one magazine, one set one-letter matrices,
one pair liners, and ejector blade
As above, with two-letter matrices instead of one-letter
Yearly
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Including two magazines, two sets one-letter matrices,
and special devices adapting them to produce either
Yiddish or English matter. Time required for
C change about ten minutes - - - - . $3215 OO X
Above, with two-letter attachments and set of two-
letter English matrices instead of one-letter . - 3296 OO
Additional magazine . - - - - - - I63 OO
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Prices of Linotype Machines – Older Models
Intended for Offices having machines of older models where it is ... "
desired to duplicate equipment. Sale and rental prices same as for
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Additional Equipments for Models Nos. 1, 2 and 3:
S. º One-letter Machines (Channel entrance on magazine) U
Price .
Consisting of one magazine, one set of one-letter -
matrices, pair of liners, and ejector blade . - $200 OO $IOO OO
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Magazine, without matrices, channel entrance on -- -
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Equipment as above, one-letter matrices . - - $190 OO || $100 OO
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Automatic Quadding-out Attachment
Price complete applied to new machines at the factory .
Price for application to outstanding machines
Not E. –This does not include the expense of applying the attachment.
Rogers Rule and Figure Attachment
Attachment complete, including set of not over 1,600 alphabet and
figure matrices, and I2 spacebands, when applied at the shop to
new machines . - - -
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$125.oo
For application to outstanding machines
NotE.-This does not include the expense of applying the attachment.
Price of attachment without matrices and spacebands applied at the
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Set of Rogers matrices, not over I,600 pieces, alphabet and figures,
Rogers matrices as sorts, each -
Rogers spacebands, each
Rogers rule and figure mold
One-letter matrices, any face, per set
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Two-letter matrices, any face, per set
As sorts, each
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Universal mold adjustable for both length and thickness of slug
Recessed Universal mold - - -
Regular right-hand liners (for recessed mold), each”
Special left-hand liners (for recessed mold), each
Liners, each
Ejector blades, each -
Border matrices, any design, each
Border matrices, any design, per set of 26
Quad blocks, 13% to 30 ems .
Quad blocks, I 3 ems and under
Matrix slides, 13% to 30 ems
Matrix slides, 13 ems and under
* Right-hand liner is the regular U. A. liner. The left-hand liners are special.
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MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE
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Terms of Purchase
O responsible persons Linotype machines will be sold upon the
following terms:
Model No. 5 (single magazine machine), a cash payment of $500
for each machine with simplex fitting; $575 for each machine with
duplex fitting; $650 for each machine with triplex fitting, etc.
Model No. 4 (double magazine machine), a cash payment of
$700 for each machine with simplex fitting; $775 for each machine
with duplex fitting; $850 for each machine with triplex fitting, etc.
Models Nos. I and 3 (single magazine machines), a cash pay-
ment of $500 for each machine with simplex fitting; $600 for each
machine with duplex fitting; $700 for each machine with triplex
fitting, etc. -
Model No. 2 (double magazine machine), a cash payment of
$700 for each machine with simplex fitting; $8OO for each machine
with duplex fitting; $900 for each machine with triplex fitting, etc.
No discount is made for cash.
The balance of the price to be distributed over a period not
exceeding three years, in six per cent, paper, maturing at monthly or
quarter-yearly intervals, secured by lien or mortgage on the property.
No discount is made for cash.
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Terms of Rental
ACHINES will be leased to responsible persons operating
established printing plants. The contract of lease will provide
for the payment of rental annually in advance, with the Option to the
lessee of doing one of three things at the expiration of the first year:
(a) Purchasing the machine or machines with the rental applied
as part of the purchase price; (b) continuing their use for five
years longer at the same annual rental, payable yearly in advance;
(c) surrendering the machines and thus terminating the transaction.
Options to surrender at the end of the first year are not given,
however, to offices where Linotype machines have already been used.
Separate Duplex or two-letter attachments will not be rented.



































MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE
Sale of Leased Machines
HEN rented machines are purchased at the end of the first
year, a cash payment of an amount equal to at least a year's
rental will be required, and the balance may be distributed over a
period of two years, in six per cent. paper, maturing at monthly or
quarter-yearly intervals, secured by a lien or mortgage on the property.
Terms of Shipment
ELIVERY in all cases is made f. o. b. New York, and ordinarily
shipment can be made from thirty to sixty days after the receipt
Of the executed contract. -
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