Most candidates were able to:
- name two parts of the type shown;
- list five tools used in hand composition.
However, they were unable to state the differences between linotype
and monotype composition.
(a) MONOTYPE LINOTYPE
(1) The monotype system The linotype operates on one
consists of two separate machine i.e. the keyboard and
machines – keyboard and caster on one unit.
and caster.
(2) The end product consists The end products are on a single
of individual types. line called slug.
(3) Two operators are required One operator is required thus
for the keyboard and the caster. saving labour cost.
(4) Corrections are easy and can be Correction is not easy as the whole
effected by hand on type line has to be corrected.
produced from monotype.
(5) It makes use of paper spool from It is matrixes instead of paper
the keyboard unto the casting spool.
unit.
(6) The final product is produced The final product is produced on- line.
offline.
(b) (1) serif
(2) face
(3) beard
(4) nick
(5) set
(6) feet
(7) body
(8) type height
(9) shoulder
(10) bevel
(11) groove
(12) counter.
(c) (1) setting stick/composing stick
(2) page cord
(3) tweezers/bodkin
(4) quoins
(5) quoin key
(6) furniture
(7) reglets
(8) quad
(9) chase
(10) galley
(11) mallet
(12) planer
(13) brayer . |
