They use computers now. I took a tour of the Los Angeles Times back in the 60's and it was the Royal typewriters all clattering that were making the noise. The presses were a lot noiser than they are now. Back then they used heavy metal plates with metal types that were mounted on heavy press rollers and spun at a high rate of speed. The opening scenes from the Front Page (1975) with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon shows the old presses of the Los Angeles Times in action.
Nice to see that kind of old machine's still rolling,our 52 doubledeck unit Goss went to srapmetall few years ago and new bigger printmachine was set up. Still missing that old slow simple Metroliner witch was easy to repair and sounded like a "real" print.
The Los Angeles Times Newspaper delivery in Los Angeles is ridiculous. The carriers are lazy and usually miss a day or two. All customer service calls are routed to the Philippines. The company reported it would be better off training and hiring in the Phillipines than its own city that it serves. I cancelled my subscription. Instead use various internet sites for news it's, faster, more accurate, and you save lots of trees. GO GREEN.
How fast can you change the folder from straight to collect mode. My dad is a printer at The Oklahoman and he can change the folder over in 6 mins. This is only changing the mode in the folder. The whole press set-up takes about 45 mins with 4 men. This includes all reel changes and unit mode and ink changes.(mode and ink changes mean putting in 4 color comic leads)
They use computers now. I took a tour of the Los Angeles Times back in the 60's and it was the Royal typewriters all clattering that were making the noise. The presses were a lot noiser than they are now. Back then they used heavy metal plates with metal types that were mounted on heavy press rollers and spun at a high rate of speed. The opening scenes from the Front Page (1975) with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon shows the old presses of the Los Angeles Times in action.
Nice to see that kind of old machine's still rolling,our 52 doubledeck unit Goss went to srapmetall few years ago and new bigger printmachine was set up. Still missing that old slow simple Metroliner witch was easy to repair and sounded like a "real" print.
Hi Ed,
Are the people working here as depressed and angry as those at the San Diego Union tribune ??
is that a goss?
Yes, Goss Colorliner
I am starting to wonder, how big is the place where you keep the spare parts?
The Los Angeles Times Newspaper delivery in Los Angeles is ridiculous. The carriers are lazy and usually miss a day or two. All customer service calls are routed to the Philippines. The company reported it would be better off training and hiring in the Phillipines than its own city that it serves. I cancelled my subscription. Instead use various internet sites for news it's, faster, more accurate, and you save lots of trees. GO GREEN.
How fast can you change the folder from straight to collect mode. My dad is a printer at The Oklahoman and he can change the folder over in 6 mins. This is only changing the mode in the folder. The whole press set-up takes about 45 mins with 4 men. This includes all reel changes and unit mode and ink changes.(mode and ink changes mean putting in 4 color comic leads)
Depends on if the folder is 2:1 or 3:2. A 2:1 folder change is very quick.
no quiet rooms??
quiet room? no, its a pressroom!