The Printing Press

By Gabriel1234
  • Cuneiform
    3100 BCE

    Cuneiform

  • Papyrus plant
    3000 BCE

    Papyrus plant

  • Amate
    500 BCE

    Amate

  • Paper invented in China
    100

    Paper invented in China

  • Woodblock printing in China
    200

    Woodblock printing in China

  • Papermaking in Samarkand (modern day Uzbekistan)
    500

    Papermaking in Samarkand (modern day Uzbekistan)

  • Chinese printers adapt Wood-block printing creating many classical books
    932

    Chinese printers adapt Wood-block printing creating many classical books

  • First papermill in Europe at Xàtiva (Spain)
    1151

    First papermill in Europe at Xàtiva (Spain)

  • Printing in France forbidden without royal permission
    1563

    Printing in France forbidden without royal permission

  • Public library opens in Charleston, South Carolina

    Public library opens in Charleston, South Carolina

  • Inkjet printing developed

    Inkjet printing developed

  • Laser printer invented at Xerox

    Laser printer invented at Xerox

  • Sports from the lost Dove Press type located on the banks of the River Thames

    Sports from the lost Dove Press type located on the banks of the River Thames

Want to make a timeline like this?

Use Timetoast to turn dates, events, milestones, and phases into a clear visual timeline you can build and share. Timetoast is a timeline maker for work, school, research, and stories.

Create your own timeline