autotypy

/ɔːtɒtɪpi/

Definitions

1. noun

The process or technique of creating multiple copies of a printed image, typically using a photomechanical process.

“The autotypy process was used to mass-produce the newspaper’s front page.”

2. noun

A machine or device used to create multiple copies of a printed image, typically using a photomechanical process.

“The autotypy machine was a crucial part of the newspaper’s production line.”

Synonyms

  • offset printing
  • photomechanical reproduction

Antonyms

  • hand-drawn artwork
  • original print