ink fountain

noun

the part of a printing press that stores ink and feeds it to the rollers.

Origin of ink fountain

1870-1875

First recorded in 1870-75

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Preparing the press; adjustment of bed and cylinder, form rollers, ink fountain, grippers and delivery systems.

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