jan 1, 1772 - Printing Press
Description:
A printing press is a device for applying pressure to an inked surface resting upon a print medium (such as paper or cloth), thereby transferring the ink. It marked a dramatic improvement on earlier printing methods in which the cloth, paper or other medium was brushed or rubbed repeatedly to achieve the transfer of ink, and accelerated the process.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1772
Now
~ 253 years ago