Teleprinters

Teleprinter-A device resembling a typewriter which is used to transmit and receive printed messages by electrical means.

Leaflet DLG 704: Post Office Telecommunications Console-mounted Teleprinter 15s.

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Teleprinters for Telegraph

The Teleprinter No.3 was used with the manual switching system. For the Teleprinter Automatic Switching System (TASS), the Teleprinter No.11B became the standard conforming to CCIT* recommendations for speed (50 baud) and code (International Alphabet No.2).

Teleprinters for Telex

Teleprinter No.7

	The Teleprinter No.7 was the standard type used with the Telex Service. Photo: Teleprinter No.7 and Telex Unit at Amberley Museum © Light Straw April 2008.
Teleprinter No.15
	In 1965, field trials took place of the Teleprinter No.15, which was finally introduced in 1968. Left: Teleprinter 15 with automatic sender and tape reperforator. Photo: Teleprinter No.15 at Amberley Museum © Light Straw April 2008.

*CCIT was the International Telegraph Consultative Committee. In 1959 the CCIT and CCIF merged to form the CCITT which has set transmission standards for more than 40 years.

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