Abstract: A method for producing a pressure-sensitive dry transfer sheet. A release coating is applied to a base sheet and a pigmented ink is applied over the release coating. A photoresist is applied over the pigmented ink and selected portions of the photoresist are exposed to light. Portions of the photoresist and the pigmented ink that are not to be part of the transfer image are removed, and a pressure sensitive adhesive coating is applied.

Abstract: A font element for use in a photocomposing machine of the type having a rotatable drum which defines light-transmissive portions and carries hooks and buttons for coupling to the font element. The font element comprises a flexible sheet on which character images are arranged and defines apertures for receiving the hooks and buttons, with reinforcing members secured to the opposite edges of the font element. The reinforcing member secured to the trailing edge of the font element extends alongside the button-receiving apertures. This reinforcing member has an angled portion at one of the apertures with the angled portion being located to engage snugly the button received by the aperture.

Abstract: A piece of film is prepared for photographic exposure with a film font so as to produce a duplicate font. The piece of film is initially cut to a proper size and placed between a first supporting platen and a cover plate which is adapted to fit snugly against the film. Hole punches fixed to the bottom of an overlying second platen are moved down and through the film. The film and the original film font are then impaled on a register pin which holds them rigidly together for photographic exposure.