Photon-Lumitype

The term "Photon-Lumitype" refers to a second-generation phototypesetter, a machine that uses photography to set type. Unlike older methods that used lead, these machines significantly reduced moving parts, relying on a disk or drum with photographic matrices and a beam of light. The Lumitype, invented in 1949, was a groundbreaking application of this technology. Later models, like the Photon-Lumitype 713, could produce tens of thousands of characters per hour. The Lumizip 900 further revolutionized the process by using a fixed series of matrices and a moving lens, achieving speeds of over two million characters per hour. This technology marked a significant advancement in printing speed and efficiency.12