alleryWhat is the platen in letterpress printing?
ABoard pressed onto paper
BMetal frame holding the type
CInk roller for the type
DMachine that folds sheets
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Board pressed onto paper
The platen is the board pressed onto the back of the sheet to transfer the impression from the type.
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