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Printing using a printing press dates back to the [[15th century]] in [[Europe]], although the technique have been developed and used earlier in [[China]]. An example is the ''[[Wikipedia::Diamond Sutra|Diamond Sutra]]'' of AD [[868]], a Buddhist scripture, which is the earliest known dated work of [[block printing]]. |
Printing using a printing press dates back to the [[15th century]] in [[Europe]], although the technique have been developed and used earlier in [[China]]. An example is the ''[[Wikipedia::Diamond Sutra|Diamond Sutra]]'' of AD [[868]], a Buddhist scripture, which is the earliest known dated work of [[block printing]]. |
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The advent of printing greatly increased the production and availability of [[books]] |
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Revision as of 02:45, 2 June 2004
Printing is an industrial process for reproducing copies of texts and images, typically with ink on paper using a printing press. It is an important part of publishing.
Printing using a printing press dates back to the 15th century in Europe, although the technique have been developed and used earlier in China. An example is the Diamond Sutra of AD 868, a Buddhist scripture, which is the earliest known dated work of block printing.
The advent of printing greatly increased the production and availability of books
Related articles
- The Wikipedia article on Printing which includes notable printers.
