printing technology
Ink reproduction systems
Printing technology refers to the methods and machinery used to reproduce text and images on surfaces, typically paper.
The term encompasses everything from Gutenberg's movable type to modern digital presses and 3D printers.
Advances in printing technology revolutionized the spread of information.
The phrase often appears in discussions of publishing history or industrial processes.
- flexographyRaised-plate printing method
- gravureRecessed-plate printing method
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- electrophotographyImaging via charged photoconductors
- paperPressed pulp for writing
book publishing · intaglio · lithography · plotter · movable type · risograph · rollers · print shop · print run · dot matrix · typesetting · color separation · CMYK · art reproduction · fine art prints · inkjet · print head · etching
printing technologyhand copying
Duplicating by writing manually
calligraphy · handwriting · illumination · hand lettering · penmanship
printing technologyoral communication
Speaking to convey information
digital media · electronic publishing · speech · broadcasting · radio transmission
printing technologydigital publishing
Distributing content electronically
electronic media · digital technology · e-books · online publishing · web publishing