Some principles are applicable to all typesetting machines. The following principles are explained on this page:
Definitely NOT! Typesetting machines and printing presses are two completely different machines. The difference is explained on this page.
In the typographic world, the measurement system is 'points'. However, this measurement differed per country.
All typesetting machines used a certain type metal to cast letters. This often comes with the myth that it is toxic work. Information can be found here.
Operators often had a furnice at their disposal to melt the type metal into bars. During this process, they could add more antimony into the alloy to give it back its desired qualities. Information can be found here.
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