photosetters

/ˈfoʊtoʊˌsɛtərz/
noun
  1. Plural of photosetter; machines used in printing that set type by photographic means.
    • Photosetters were common in publishing houses before the digital age.
    • The shop had several photosetters for different types of printing jobs.
    • They repaired the old photosetters to keep the vintage press running.
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