Ink table

The surface upon which the roller is distributed, previously to being used for the forme. The back of the table is slightly raised, having two receptacles—one for ink, the other for the brayer. The ink is spread in small quantities along this raised portion by means of the brayer, so as to give an even supply to the roller along its entire length. The roller having been lightly dipped into the ink so spread, is distributed about the front of the table until it is covered evenly all over, it is then ready for inking the forme. Various improvements have been made in the manufacture of ink tables ; some being supplied with an ink duct, similar to a machine, the feeding cylinder being turned by means of a handle, or worked by a treadle.