Card printing

A branch of job-printing requiring tasteful composition, and light impression and handling in its press-work. A card to be well printed requires nearly the same treatment, and as much care, as a wood engraving. It should be worked without a blanket and with the finest ink. The manner of making ready is this:

Get a light impression on the tympan sheet, place the pins so as to bring the matter as near as possible in the centre of the card, one pin at the lower end and two at the side—of course, taking care that the pins do not come in contact with the type. The impression should be exceedingly light, until properly regulated, and should not be more than is actually necessary to bring up the face of the type.