Speaking as a 65-year old who has witnessed the evolution of technology, and can remember the ink drum and typewriter stencil mimeograph machines, I never take for granted my computer and desktop printer. Every time I boot up my computer or print out a page I stop to think how for technology has come. You have an entire "print shop" (does anyone remember those places?) right in your home! Not only that but a direct connection via the Internet to billions of people and shared information.
@imjustpassinthru Thank you so much for your comment! I value it highly. As someone born in the Reagan Era, I do need to remember not to take any of this for granted. I also find myself perpetually questioning/worrying over what effect internet relations have on general human behavior...as closely attached to the internet as I am.
Ah yes, not only the smell, but turning the handle and listing to the ka-chunk, ka-chunk, ka-chunk. Your could hear it throughout the front office of my high school.
I remember the WONDERFUL smell of the ink and the feel of the cold papers when we got handed them. I feel so old but my goodness I remember that and smile.
mmmmmmmmm, I loved the smell of spirit duplicator ink...remember that funny scene in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"?...when Ray Walsotn (as the history teacher) passed out a test or something and the entire class (in unison) smelled the ink?...i LOST it when I saw that scene!!!...I was ROFLMAO big time...LOL!!!
I have some old mimeograph stencils of my uncles newsletter which I would like to print but haven't found an old drum type mimeograph machine to do it. or at least that's how they were printed at the time. Does anyone know where I can fine a place that can print them off. I really would like copies of my uncles old newsletter.
lol, I remember the smell too, and I was trained by a teacher how to use the machine so I could make the copies before class as an extracurricular, I think we all had this responsibility for a short time, good times :)
I understand the part about turning the handle, & the paper going through the machine, but I NEVER understood how you went from making a "Master Copy", to the part that goes around the drum, & how the ink "knew" whereto go. Could someone explain that part for me, please?
@HAL9000ii Yes, they're different machines, but it wasn't an oxymoron. Before Xerox, "ditto" meant "copy" like "kleenex" means "tissue" or "q-tip" means "cotton swab." So, lots of people in the 70s were mimeographing their dittos. Then, in the 80s, they started Xeroxing them. :)
@TYMMCHN I found a machine, a matching cabinet, paper, and ink in my attic this year and I am looking to sell it. if you are interested reply to this post. Thanks!
I remember these well (and used them regularly). The ultimate in high-tech duplication at the time. People would see one of these machines and wish for the "old days". Not much has changed . . . just a different time, different place. ;-)
@PunkyFoofie Actually, what you were referring to that "smelled so good" was a spirit duplicator (aka Ditto machine), not a mimeograph. Spirit duplicators are often confused with mimeographs since the machines look similar. A mimeograph forces ink through a stencil (the white-tabbed thing shown on the outside of the drum) onto the paper. On the other hand, a spirit duplicator transfers ink from a master (mounted on the drum) to the paper (which is first wetted with that good-smelling fluid).
Cat Stevens... I had to pause the video a few times to make sure my music hadn't started playing.
Korgophilia 1 week ago
I love the smell of mimeograph in the morning!
Oceansiders 2 weeks ago
Music was way too loud ... couldn't hear anything going on with the machine or any of the discussion. Otherwise, nice video.
mdak06 1 month ago
Speaking as a 65-year old who has witnessed the evolution of technology, and can remember the ink drum and typewriter stencil mimeograph machines, I never take for granted my computer and desktop printer. Every time I boot up my computer or print out a page I stop to think how for technology has come. You have an entire "print shop" (does anyone remember those places?) right in your home! Not only that but a direct connection via the Internet to billions of people and shared information.
imjustpassinthru 2 months ago
@imjustpassinthru Thank you so much for your comment! I value it highly. As someone born in the Reagan Era, I do need to remember not to take any of this for granted. I also find myself perpetually questioning/worrying over what effect internet relations have on general human behavior...as closely attached to the internet as I am.
TheMilwaukeeProtocol 2 months ago
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freetibet221 5 months ago
The music was kind of loud; I couldn't hear what was being said.
embiweitzel 6 months ago
Ah yes, not only the smell, but turning the handle and listing to the ka-chunk, ka-chunk, ka-chunk. Your could hear it throughout the front office of my high school.
lbccvikes 6 months ago
I remember the WONDERFUL smell of the ink and the feel of the cold papers when we got handed them. I feel so old but my goodness I remember that and smile.
kabukikitsune 6 months ago
They were still using these in 1990-1992 at the Queens NYC public school I attended. Loved the smell!
higherregion 7 months ago
mmmmmmmmm, I loved the smell of spirit duplicator ink...remember that funny scene in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"?...when Ray Walsotn (as the history teacher) passed out a test or something and the entire class (in unison) smelled the ink?...i LOST it when I saw that scene!!!...I was ROFLMAO big time...LOL!!!
xchadx123112 8 months ago
is mimeograph fluid really carcinogenic ?
Shanniquitie 1 year ago
MUSIC DIE! DIE MUSIC DIE!
Latka 1 year ago
Can you still get mimeograph supplies?
smokeynewton 1 year ago
mmmmmmmm fresh ditto smell. yay grade school
sonick808 1 year ago 2
I have some old mimeograph stencils of my uncles newsletter which I would like to print but haven't found an old drum type mimeograph machine to do it. or at least that's how they were printed at the time. Does anyone know where I can fine a place that can print them off. I really would like copies of my uncles old newsletter.
alice w kahler
alwrka@whidbey.net
alwrka 1 year ago
lol, I remember the smell too, and I was trained by a teacher how to use the machine so I could make the copies before class as an extracurricular, I think we all had this responsibility for a short time, good times :)
quaxk 1 year ago
They smell AWESOME. This is good stuff.
/s ~ an old guy
arfcommer15 1 year ago
I understand the part about turning the handle, & the paper going through the machine, but I NEVER understood how you went from making a "Master Copy", to the part that goes around the drum, & how the ink "knew" whereto go. Could someone explain that part for me, please?
stevenscottoddballz 1 year ago
It's the Aniline the purple color in the ink that gives it that wonderful smell. sniff...ahhhhhhh!
4SCARECROWS 1 year ago
@4SCARECROWS lol i remember when i was a kid my dad was telling me about his school-days and the smell of the mimeographed dittos.
queensplazasouth 1 year ago
@queensplazasouth That is an Oxymoron? A Ditto and mimeograph are toatally different machines.
HAL9000ii 1 year ago
@HAL9000ii
ok
queensplazasouth 1 year ago
@HAL9000ii Yes, they're different machines, but it wasn't an oxymoron. Before Xerox, "ditto" meant "copy" like "kleenex" means "tissue" or "q-tip" means "cotton swab." So, lots of people in the 70s were mimeographing their dittos. Then, in the 80s, they started Xeroxing them. :)
freetibet221 5 months ago
Can you get supplies for this anymore? What a dinosaur. No units on ebay, either.
TYMMCHN 1 year ago
@TYMMCHN I found a machine, a matching cabinet, paper, and ink in my attic this year and I am looking to sell it. if you are interested reply to this post. Thanks!
SarahS7904 10 months ago
@SarahS7904 is this used to make ditto paper and if you still have it how much money.
SplatJeux 8 months ago
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Great memories...I have a lot of old homework in a box somewhere with that nice color. I really miss those days.
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iPhoNeNfoRmer 1 year ago
Great memories...I have a lot of old homework in a box somewhere with that nice color. I really miss those days.
talshiarr 1 year ago
Whoa! I'm having flashback to elementary school, and hearing one of those things in the principal's office.
Akira625 2 years ago
I remember these well (and used them regularly). The ultimate in high-tech duplication at the time. People would see one of these machines and wish for the "old days". Not much has changed . . . just a different time, different place. ;-)
holoworld 2 years ago
Yeah... I remember.... about 30 years ago.
wodanowitz 2 years ago
oh that smelled so GOOOOD!!!
PunkyFoofie 2 years ago
@PunkyFoofie Actually, what you were referring to that "smelled so good" was a spirit duplicator (aka Ditto machine), not a mimeograph. Spirit duplicators are often confused with mimeographs since the machines look similar. A mimeograph forces ink through a stencil (the white-tabbed thing shown on the outside of the drum) onto the paper. On the other hand, a spirit duplicator transfers ink from a master (mounted on the drum) to the paper (which is first wetted with that good-smelling fluid).
gleuszler 1 year ago