printing presses

A printing press is a machine that reproduces text or images onto paper efficiently and consistently. Developed in the 15th century, it uses metal type or printing plates to transfer ink onto paper, enabling mass production of books, newspapers, and other materials. The process involves arranging movable type or creating a plate, applying ink, and pressing paper against it to create an imprint. Modern presses may be digital or offset, but the core idea is to produce large numbers of identical prints quickly. This technology revolutionized information sharing by making printed materials accessible and affordable on a large scale.