Have you heard about 3-D printers that can even print edible food? Well, these printers can also make things like jewelry, clothes, artificial prosthetics, and houses.
Johannes Gutenberg, who was a goldsmith by profession, modified a wine press to make the first movable type printing press in about 1439. The equipment was adapted to press metal letter forms onto sheets of parchment, paper, or vellum.
What are the different grades of paper? The different examples of paper grades are bond, text, coated book, uncoated book, and cover. Bond or writing papers are high-quality papers commonly used for letterhead, copying, and business forms.
Black printer ink is one of the most expensive liquids on the planet. In fact, its cost far exceeds the cost of oil and even the space shuttle fuel. The price of black printer ink is over $2,700 per gallon.
You may find it interesting to know that during the Cold War, copier machines used to have built-in miniature cameras for the purpose of spying on other countries.
A large number of promotional emails and messages can be irritating for many people. Print marketing, on the other hand, has been found to be 43% less annoying than the Internet. People still appreciate a nice printed catalogue.
Uncoated paper is a porous, absorbent paper that is typically used for novels or books that you will be writing in. It has a rough texture which is a great option for some art books too.
Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the first mechanical moveable type printing press, printed more than 150 copies of the Bible, but only 49 of them are thought to still be in existence.
Coated book papers are high-quality papers coated with glossy, semi-gloss, or matte finishes. This paper is typically used for glossy photos, brochures, booklets, and more.
Made by Big Image Systems, Infinitus is the world’s largest printer. Measuring almost 40 x 164 feet, this printer can print an image up to almost 2,000 square feet! Infinitus is used for printing backdrops for theatre productions and movies.
A business card contains key details about your company. Because they make an immediate first impression on potential customers, they are an effective tool for driving business.
Can you guess the number of ink cartridges used every year? Well, if all of the world’s empty ink cartridges from one year were placed end-to-end, they would circle our planet 3 times.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s smallest printed book is a 22-page Japanese book containing pictures of the flowers of the four seasons. The book measures just 0.0291 x 0.0295 in.
Fonts were originally created by hand and named after the printer who created them. For instance, French printer Claude Garamond’s font, which he created in the 16th century, is still in use today.
The Buddhist text "Diamond-Sutra" is the oldest surviving, printed book. Dating back to 868 c.e., it was originally discovered by a monk in Dunhuang, China in 1900.
What is color separation? It is the process of separating a colored graphic or photograph into its primary color components - cyan, magenta, yellow, and black - in preparation for printed reproduction.
Did you know the first commercial copier, the Xerox 914, was huge and cumbersome? To put that into perspective, it was the size of about two washing machines and weighed approximately 650 pounds.
On January 3, 2005, Aviall Services Inc (USA) created 'The Aviall Product and Catalog Book' which is the world’s largest printed catalog. The catalog comprises 2,656 pages and weighs 7.4 lbs. It is 2.8 inches thick.
You may find it interesting to know the Incredible Hulk’s green skin color was actually a result of a printing error that Stan Lee liked. He originally wanted Hulk to be grey.
While most printers today print color sheets at a rate of 15 to 30 sheets per minute, the printers made by Riso Kagaku Corporation can print 150 color pages in a minute, thus making it the world’s fastest printer.
Depending on the what and why of your printed materials, you may be able to deduct them as a business expense. This includes such things as business cards and other items used to run your business. Consult your accountant to learn more.
Have you heard about the world’s smallest printer? PrintStik is the world’s smallest printer measuring 2" x 2" x 11". This portable Bluetooth printer, which can hold up to 20 sheets of paper, weighs a mere 1.5 pounds.
