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Block Printing
The process of printing patterns, using engraved wooden blocks. -
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Moveable Type
A method of printing that involves the arrangement of characters on a metal piece. The piece would then be dipped in ink and put on a piece of silk. -
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Wood Type
Very similar to moveable type printing just with wood. -
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Printing in Europe
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Inkjet Priniting
Recreating the digital image by using droplets of ink. -
Fax Machine Invented
Invented by Alexander Baine. The fax machine is used to share documents by printing them. Instead of mailing or personally delivering. -
Water Based ink
Inks that use water as the main solvent to carry the pigment. -
3D Printing Developed
The construction of a digital model with a form of plastic. Completed layer by layer by the computer. -
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Black & White Printer
These were the modern day printer that had everyone talking. They allowed you to print out any document in black and white. -
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Portable Document Format pdf
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Color Printer
These modern printers allow you to print anything in any color. -
Kindle e-reader Launched
A kindle is used to electronically own a book. With the development of this the printing of books went down.
