1. Plural of autotype; a photomechanical printing process that produces color prints from a single original image using gelatin relief plates.
Usage: technical; printing/photography; largely historical
2. Prints or reproductions made using the autotype process.
Usage: technical; printing/photography

Examples

• The museum's collection includes several autotypes from the late 19th century.
• Autotypes allowed publishers to reproduce color artwork more affordably than hand-coloring.
• The printer specialized in creating autotypes for illustrated books and magazines.
• Early autotypes demonstrated the potential of photomechanical reproduction technology.
• Collectors value original autotypes as important examples of printing innovation.