Linotype machines were named because they produced a type face called linotype. Monotype machines allowed people to change the type face by manually inserting different metal type slugs into their typewriters. Monotype machines were named because they produced a type face called monotype.
These typewriters came in one of two varieties: monotype or linotype.
Back in the day, before there were computers and desktop publishing programs, people had to use manual typewriters to type out their manuscripts.
