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MACHINE PLATINE [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
DEF

A printing press in which a flat surface bearing the paper is pressed against a flat surface bearing the inked type.

OBS

Small hand presses are generally platen presses, as distinct from cylinder presses or rotary presses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
DEF

Presse à imprimer typographique où la pression est réalisée par deux éléments plats qui se renferment l'un contre l'autre.

OBS

Ces deux éléments plats sont le marbre supportant la forme et la platine sur laquelle est margé le papier.

Spanish

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