printing

text handwritten in the style of printed matter the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication all the copies of a work printed at one time

"they ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies"

For other articles which otherwise might have the same name, see Print (disambiguation).'' of newspaper web offset printing press]]Printing is an industryindustrial process for production of texts and s, typically with ink on paper using a printing press. It is an essential part of publishing and transaction printing.

History of printing - Printing was first conceived and developed in China. Primitive ''Woodblock printing'' was already in use by the 6th century. The oldest surviving book printed using the more sophisticated block printing dates from 868 AD (The ''Diamond Sutra'' of AD 868, a Buddhist scripture). The movable type printer was invented by Pi Sheng in 1040. The movable type metal printing press was invented in Korea between 1234 and 1241. By the 12th and 13th century many Arabic and Chinese libraries contained tens of thousands of printed books. There is little direct evidence, but it is highly probable that Chinese printing technology diffused into Europe through trade links that went through India and on through the ArabArabic world. Johann Gutenberg, of the German city of Mainz, developed European printing technology in 1440. Johann Fust and Peter Schöffer experimented with him at Mainz. Basing the design of his machine on a wine press, Gutenberg developed the use of raised and movable type, and from the start used oil-based inks. This development of the printing press revolutionized the spread of knowledge: a printing press was built in Venice in 1469, and the city had 417 printers by 1500. In 1476, a printing press was developed in England by William Caxton; in 1539, the Italian Juan Pablos set up an imported press in Mexico City, Mexico. Stephen Day built the first printing press in North America at Massachusetts Bay in 1628, and helped establish the Cambridge Press.In ''Prints and Visual Communication'', William Ivins offers the following concise history of a series of rapid innovations in image and type printing at the end of the eighteenth century::At the end of the eighteenth century there were several remarkable innovations in the graphic techniques and those that were utilized to make their materials. Thomas BewickBewick developed the method of using engraving tools on the end of the wood. Alois SenefelderSenefelder discovered lithography. Blake made relief etchings. Early in the nineteenth century Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl StanhopeStanhope, George E. ClymerGeorge E. Clymer, Friedrich KoenigKoenig and others introduced new kinds of type presses, which for strength surpassed anything that had previously been known.

Modern printing technology - Books and newspapers are usually printed today using the technique of offset printing. Other common printing techniques include relief print, (which is principally used for catalogues), screen printing, rotogravure, and digital-based inkjet and laser printing. The largest commercial and industrial printer in the world is Montréal, Quebec-based Quebecor World.

External links -

printinghistory.org - American Printing History Association - Numerous links to Online Resources and Other Organizations

gutenberg-museum.de - The development of Book and Printing of the 15.th/ 16.-18.th/ and 19.-20.th Century. English Website of the Gutenberg-Museum Mainz !(Germany)Category:DocumentsCat egory:Printing!*Printingde:Buchdruckhe:ד ;פוסid:Perce takanja:印刷pl:Dru kzh:印刷

Topknotch Prep & Print ltd
Printing of brochures, business cards, postcards, flyers, magazines, newsletters etc..
http://www.topknotch.com/

High View
High View, of Gunnislake, offers a wide range of design, print, and related services.
http://www.highview.co.uk

Internet & Graphic Design - Printing - DOT NET Nuke Software Solutions
10 Pound Gorilla help the little guys compete against the 800 Pound Gorillas by using strategy, Not Money, to gain power. Whether your a small or large business we make sure you get top value for your dollars. Bringing you DOT NET web solutions and down right cheap high-quality printing, we are confident there is tons of value in our service. Learn more about our Web Design, Graphic Design, Printing & DNN Store.
http://www.10poundgorilla.com/

E-Shirt.com
We bring your designs to market! Just upload your designs, we will show them on our products, and when customers buy, you make money!
http://www.e-shirt.com/

Source for Fine Art Prints, Reproductions, Giclées and Posters
Fine art services including private and corporate art consulting, fine art printing, custom original art, art studio services and high-quality fineart Giclée reproductions.
http://www.EM-ARTS.com

Aluminium Foil Packaging Products
foil aluminium foil paper packaging materials aluminium poly packaging heat seal low price printing blister
http://www.alufoilindia.com/

Commercial Printing
Sheetfed printer, with 5-color capability, full saddle-stitch bindery in house. Mailing services including list management. Wide format to 36
http://www.lithoservices.com/

ArtApart.com
Leading retailer of custom and printed T-shirt and apparel services including design online, screen printing, embroidery and printed t-shirt designs.
http://www.artapart.com

Design and Printing of Marketing Materials
Impressive Images is your full service graphics and printing partner. From concept to completion, Impressive Images will guide you through the process of developing individualized marketing materials that get results.
http://www.impressiveimages.net/

Let Flomarc help you make your MARK!
Providing integrated marketing and technical business solutions, from graphic design to full scale network migrations, commercial printing to e-commerce. Let Flomarc help you make your MARK. info@flomarc.com
http://www.flomarc.com/

Microtec srl
Reconditioning, overhauling, new machine, converting, flexo and plastic machines.
http://www.microtecsrl.com

Inglis Design
Graphic design and artwork for print and the web
http://www.inglisdesign.com

Toronto Printing Service
Specialized in printing brochures, business cards, postcards, magazines, posters, labels and other custom printing needs.
http://www.suremarkham.com/

STASH (UK) Ltd
We have been manufacturing rugby kit for over 15 years. We design and manufacture clothing that sports men and women want to wear. It looks great, feels great and performs. We never cut corners on quality or strength and we have the flexibility to deliver an extremely fast turnaround. Most importantly we never let people down with false promises.
http://www.stashrugby.com/

Mazle Communications -- Graphic Design , Desktop Publishing , Commercial Printing
A graphic design business entity that also offers desktop publishing and commercial printing services.
http://www.mazle.com/

Unique Cards - Christmas Cards, Free Ecards
Unique Cards offers high quality custom Christmas Cards and Greeting Cards from unique, original artwork. At Unique Cards you can find some truly unique card ideas. We also carry free ecards to send to your friends and family.
http://www.uniquecards.net/

Graphic Design & Advertising Agency
Full Service Graphic Design & Advertising Agency
http://www.giant-point.com/

Printing business partner
We provide printing solution
http://www.thaiprintersfriend.com/

ARIHANT COMPUTER CENTER, PATIALA
Dedicated to serve all for DTP, Computer, Education, Placement, Flex Print
http://www.arihantcom.com

CG Systems
Local computer company. New systems, computer repair, and web authoring.
http://www.cgsystems.biz/

Levant Technologies
Innovative website design and BUsiness solutions
http://www.levantech.com/

Home Computer Tips
Various tips and techniques for getting the most from your home computer, including both starting and advanced tips covering a wide range of topics.
http://homecomputer.tipcentral.net/

Screen printing
custom screen printing
http://www.youngbloodscreenprinting.com/

Stillwet Graphix & Printing
We are a full service Graphic Design and Printing company. With 24hr to 48hr turnaround. We ship Nationwide including the Caribbean. We print everything from Flyers, posters, brochures, banners, stickers, magazines, Rack cards, Door Hangers, Post Cards and much more. Visit us online for our printing specials.
http://www.stillwetgraphix.com

Albo System - The pile turner specialist world wide!
Manufacture and innovation leader of safe, high quality and functional pile turners. Manual, semi automatic, fully automatic and inline pile turners (with conveyors). We offer uniques solutions for aerating light sheets of paper. Pile Turners available for sheet size up to 1600 x 3300mm!
http://www.albo.se/

Digital Printing
The latest printing and graphics technologies, Digital Photo Printing Services
http://www.london-displays.com/

Voltex
Manufacturers of Processing, Finishing & Printing Machinery for Garment, Hosiery & Textile Industry
http://www.voltexinternational.com/

Designing a Document Strategy
The leading authority on document strategy design.
http://www.document-strategy.com/

Fluid Designs
Custom and Contract Screen Printing & Embroidery Comapny. Fully automated with state of the art equipment. Everything is produced in House. Your One stop shop
http://www.fluiddsn.com/

Giclee Art Print
Giclee Art Print is your single source for digital artwork, framing, digital fabric printing, strike-off's and consulting services. We offer a wide range of products and services to textile and hospitality industry professionals. Supplying outstanding fine artwork is not all we do. In fact, it’s just the beginning.
http://www.gicleeartprint.ca/

Commerical Photography
Advertising & commercial studio in Bradford, W. Yorks.
http://www.compho.org/

Quality Time Graphics Inc.
Superior quality digital, offset and web printers. Full prepress, printing, finishing and distribution capabilities. Within budgets, on time, reliable and top quality.
http://www.qualitytimegraphics.com/

Realys Inc. / Tropical Shine
Manufacturers of The Finest Nail Files in the World.
http://www.tropicalshine.com/

Printing
printing
http://www.imagesquare.com/

Wizard Graphics, Inc.
Commercial printer specializing in wholesale high quality, stochastic screen printing. Product lines include postcards, brochures, catalogs, calendars, and custom jobs.
http://www.wgiprint.com

Real Marketing, Real Design, Real People
Reality Marketing and Design specializes in advertising and marketing for traditional and internet business promotion from design, print and web hosting plus lots more!
http://www.realitymarketing.com/

Marius Siroen Grafische Communicatie
Communication... two cans and a piece of string. That is one possibility. It is what children do. Graphic communication, websites and multimedia. That is another possibility. That is what we do. In a clear, captivating and unambiguous way.
http://www.marius-siroen.com/

Government Printing Office (GPO)
Legislative branch agency keeping Congress, Federal agencies and the American public informed through the production and distribution of Federal information products.
http://www.gpo.gov/

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Prints and circulates paper money (U.S. currency). Also government securities, U.S. postage stamps.
http://www.bep.treas.gov/

Linux Printing
The Linux Printing page; home of the Printing HOWTO and the Linux Printing Database.
http://www.linuxprinting.org/

American Printing House for the Blind
Founded in 1858, the APH is the world's largest company devoted solely to creating products for people who are blind and visually impaired.
http://www.aph.org