1. Plural of photosetter; machines or devices that set type by photographic means, converting digital or analog text into printed material.
Usage: printing and publishing; largely historical; technology largely superseded by digital printing
2. Plural of photosetter; operators or technicians who work with photosetting equipment.
Usage: occupational; historical

Examples

• The printing house invested in several new photosetters to modernize their production line.
• Skilled photosetters were in high demand during the 1970s and 1980s.
• The photosetters could produce galleys much faster than traditional metal type composition.
• As digital printing emerged, many photosetters became obsolete.
• The company employed a team of experienced photosetters before transitioning to desktop publishing.