A Report Generator Approach to Automated Page Composition

Abstract

Because of restrictions in the practical production of multiple copies of computer output by a line printed, a high-speed photocomposition system—the Master Typography System—was developed to work in conjunction with the Linotron 1010 at the US Government Printing Office. The system composes pages of repetitive, computer-based information using the report generator approach dedicated to a limited area of concern. The system is described and some typical output is illustrated.