Handpress Printing

Handpress printing refers to a traditional printing technique where text and images are transferred onto paper using a mechanical press. The process typically involves arranging individual metal letters (type) in a frame, inking them, and then pressing paper against the inked type to create prints. This method, widely used from the 15th to the 19th centuries, revolutionized communication by making books more accessible and affordable. Handpress printing laid the foundation for modern printing techniques and is still valued today for its craftsmanship and historical significance in the evolution of publishing.