Hand Compositors and Typesetters

Set up and arrange type by hand. Assemble and lock setup of type, cuts, and headings. Pull proofs.

Job Task

• Selects type from type case and sets it in compositional sequence, reading from copy.
• Inserts spacers between words or units to balance and justify lines.
• Arranges galleys of linotype slugs (takes) in sequence on correction table.
• Transfers type from stick to galley when setup is complete.
• Cleans type after use and distributes it to specified boxes in type case.
• Removes incorrect portion and manually inserts corrections.
• Compares symbols on proof with galley symbol, and reads portion of text to locate positions for insertion of corrected slugs.
• Compares corrected type slugs against proof to detect errors.
• Measures copy with line gauge to determine length of line.
• Prepares proof copy of setup, using proof press.
• Inserts lead, slugs, or lines of quads between lines to adjust length of setup.
• Arranges, groups, and locks galley setups of type, cuts, and headings in chases, according to dummy makeup sheet.

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