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National Fantasy Fan, v. 5, issue 6, September 1946

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II. INK PAD: Once a mechanical reproduction device has been acquired, the operator can't do much about changing the drum or other mechanical equipment, but he can and must change the ink pads -- frequently. 

in selecting an ink pad, the following points should be taken into consideration: (a) that it fits without making alterations (true you can make your own but experience has taught the writer that the inexpensive ones purchased at the supply house were best in the long run); (b) fuzzy on one side, smooth on the other; (c) the pad does not shed lint or ravel easily. 

After placing the pad in its correct position on the equipment, it is advisable to ink it thoroly from both sides and allow the ink to saturate the pad before trying to use the duplicator. 

If an inferior pad is used the ink will rapidly clog it and necessitate the removal of the faulty pad. The ink wasted in such a replacement costs more than several good pads would. 

After completing a run always remove the stencil and cover the ink pad and drum with a suitable cover. An oiled heavy paper is usually provided for such purposes by the manufacturers. 

On exposure to air and to the chemicals in the stencils, the ink clots, thus clogging the pad. For this reason it is advisable to change pads at given intervals: after so many stencils have been run, or after a definite period of time(say a month or six weeks.) 

III. IMPRESSION ROLLER: This is a composition roller (usually rubber) held in an adjustable device below the rotating drum. The surface to be printed passes between it and the drum. The surface to be printed passes between it and the drum. It is the function of the roller to press the paper to the drum. "Stripper plates" are attached near each end of the roller to the side standards of the drum holder. The paper passes under these and they pull the paper away from the drum as it rotates. 

IV. SURFACE TO BE PRINTED: This surface may be anything from paper to thin sheets of metal. Care should be used int hes election of the surface so that good results may be obtained. 

There are many brands of "mimeograph paper." This is primarily a highly absorbent grade of paper usually distinguished by its rough (in contrast with typewriter bond) surface. It should, if possible, be lint free. 

The proper selection of paper grade for any given job should be governed by the following points: size, color, absorbent qualities, opacity (this is governed by the "weight" of the paper), and its ability to lie flat.

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II. INK PAD: Once a mechanical reproduction device has been acquired, the operator can't do much about changing the drum or other mechanical equipment, but he can and must change the ink pads -- frequently. in selecting an ink pad, the following points should be taken into consideration: (a) that it fits without making alterations (true you can make your own but experience has taught the writer that the inexpensive ones purchased at the supply house were best in the long run); (b) fuzzy on one side, smooth on the other; (c) the pad does not shed lint or ravel easily. After placing the pad in its correct position on the equipment, it is advisable to ink it thoroly from both sides and allow the ink to saturate the pad before trying to use the duplicator. If an inferior pad is used the ink will rapidly clog it and necessitate the removal of the faulty pad. The ink wasted in such a replacement costs more than several good pads would. After completing a run always remove the stencil and cover the ink pad and drum with a suitable cover. An oiled heavy paper is usually provided for such purposes by the manufacturers. On exposure to air and to the chemicals in the stencils, the ink clots, thus clogging the pad. For this reason it is advisable to change pads at given intervals: after so many stencils have been run, or after a definite period of time(say a month or six weeks.) III. IMPRESSION ROLLER: This is a composition roller (usually rubber) held in an adjustable device below the rotating drum. The surface to be printed passes between it and the drum. The surface to be printed passes between it and the drum. It is the function of the roller to press the paper to the drum. "Stripper plates" are attached near each end of the roller to the side standards of the drum holder. The paper passes under these and they pull the paper away from the drum as it rotates. IV. SURFACE TO BE PRINTED: This surface may be anything from paper to thin sheets of metal. Care should be used int hes election of the surface so that good results may be obtained. There are many brands of "mimeograph paper." This is primarily a highly absorbent grade of paper usually distinguished by its rough (in contrast with typewriter bond) surface. It should, if possible, be lint free. The proper selection of paper grade for any given job should be governed by the following points: size, color, absorbent qualities, opacity (this is governed by the "weight" of the paper), and its ability to lie flat.