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A combined rotary type-setting and printing machine for office use. The type is transferred semi-automatically by means of keys from a type-supply drum to a printing drum. The printing may be done by means of an inked ri…

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  1. A combined rotary type-setting and printing machine for office use. The type is transferred semi-automatically by means of keys from a type-supply drum to a printing drum. The printing may be done by means of an inked ribbon to print "typewritten" letters, or directly from inked type or a stereotype plate, as in a printing press.
  2. A combined rotary type-setting and printing machine for officeuse. The type is transferred semi-automatically by means of keys froma type-supply drum to a printing drum. The printing may be done bymeans of an inked ribbon to print "typewritten" letters, or directlyfrom inked type or a stereotype plate, as in a printing press.