1. Plural of filmsetter; machines or devices used in printing and publishing to set type and compose pages onto photographic film or plates for reproduction.
Usage: technical; printing industry; largely historical; technology largely superseded by digital typesetting

Examples

• The printing plant invested in several new filmsetters to improve production speed.
• Filmsetters revolutionized the publishing industry by automating the typesetting process.
• Before digital printing, filmsetters were essential equipment in every major print shop.
• The operator loaded the film into the filmsetter to begin the page composition process.
• Modern designers rarely encounter filmsetters, as they have been replaced by computer-based systems.