ink fountain

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ink fountain¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

At the front of the press is the ink-fountain and a number of steel and composition rollers, called the "distributing rollers."

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg