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Published: 12 May 2008 16:43 BST

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The Difference Engine has two output options. It can actually print numerals on paper or make an impression onto plaster, thereby creating a cast to be used over and over again. The machine was sophisticated enough to be programmed with two different font sizes, various margin settings and other formatting options.

Credit: Computer History Museum

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