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Chinese scribe, Pi-Sheng develops type characters from hardened clay. Why is important!
These characters would later lead inspiration to the creation of type. -
Gutenberg introduces printing with ink on paper on a converted wine press. Why is important!
This was one of the very first produced printed graphics. -
The first paper mill is built in England. Why its important!
Because paper was being mass produced, more things could be printed. -
The first printing press of the new world is established in Mexico.
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The predecessor of the modern Oxford University Press is established. Why its important!
The Oxford University Press is a large press located at Oxford University that supplies the school and general public with online as well as printed books. -
Paper is first manufactured commercially. Why its important!
Printed graphics are now spread world wide. -
The first ink factory is established in America. Why its important!
Ink could now be used widely in printed graphics. -
Thomas Bewick develops the technique of using a special engraving tool for cutting across the grain instead of with the grain. Why its important!
Could create a significantly finer detailed print on a piece of wood. -
Photography is invented by Daguerre.
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The first steam press for lithography is invented.
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The Linotype is created by Ottmar Mergenthaler.
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The Monotype is created by Tolbert Lanston.
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The first “offset” rotary press is invented.
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Evidence of the first example of printing from movable type found on the island of Crete.
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Phototypesetting is introduced.
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The Fotosetter is invented.
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The Photon is invented.
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Curing vehicles for inks and coatings is introduced.
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Digital printing starts.
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Laser printers are developed.
