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The Gutenberg Press
The Gutenberg Printing Press was invented by Johaness Gutenberg. Its purpose was to reduce the time it took to make a copy of a book, mainly the bible. The machine was a huge success because months of effort turned into a week's ask. http://scarc.library.oregonstate.edu/omeka/exhibits/show/mcdonald/incunabula/gutenberg/ -
The Steam Printing Machine
The Steam Press was invented by Frederick Koenig, and its purpose was to increase the number of pages copied in a hour. The invention took two years to build but when it was finally made it was worth it. The press was able to print thousands of the pages a hour. https://cmns375summer2012.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/frederick-koenig-and-the-steam-printing-press/ -
Stanhope Press
The Stanhope Press was invented by Earl Stanhope. Its goal was to see if a Printing press could be made from iron. The press worked and metals were used to make some printing presses come then on. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/educator/modules/gutenberg/books/printing/ -
Platen Press
The design was made my Daniel Treadwell, but was made by David Napier. Daniel wanted to make the printing press easier and to require less effort. The printing press had a some struggles but was able to overcome them, and it completed its goal. https://letterpresscommons.com/platen-press-history/ -
The Xerox 9700 Electronic Printing System
It was was invented from the people at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, and its goal was to be able to print a piece of paper with out any work. The printer was a huge success and layed the foundation for all modern printers. http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blcomputer_printers.htm -
PT80 piezo-electric printer "inkjet printer"
Siemens invented this with the purpose of cleaner, nad colorful printer. The printer was not able to use color at first, but later as one of the first to use color. http://mindmachine.co.uk/book/print_40_inkjet_ovr.html
