Woodblock printing, which appeared in China before 220 AD, was the earliest known form of printing applied to paper. The movable type invented by Bi Sheng around 1040 AD and the printing press invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century are also later developments in printing technology.
Lithography was primarily a graphic art form throughout the nineteenth century and, as such, still holds a high artistic reputation. Lithographs are artists' original artworks and are typically signed, while there is no signature for offset lithographic printing and reproductions.
As the inventor of the printing press, Johannes Gutenberg is usually cited. Indeed, the 15th-century contribution of the German goldsmith to technology was revolutionary, allowing for the mass production of books and the rapid dissemination of knowledge across Europe.
Prints have a straight edge that is clean, often created by the plate used to create the work. One of the best ways to spot a print is to look at the surface of a painting with a magnifying glass. A high-quality cell phone can often take photos that reveal a great deal, particularly when using various "filters."
Building an Etsy store, a go-to site for many types of printables, is the fastest and easiest way to begin selling your printable. Fiverr and Creative Market are other online options to sell your printable version. You can build your own online store if you would like more control over your printing business.
Gutenberg was a German artisan and inventor and is best known for the Gutenberg press, his innovative printing press machine that used a movable form. It remained the standard up until the 20th century. Gutenberg made printing inexpensive.
FedEx-Kinkos is probably a pretty good bet if you don't have access to a local printer. Printing [black & white] on your own paper is also just about $0.10 per page! Some quantities of paper, including colored cardstock, are sold by most office supply stores (Office Depot, Staples).
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