The Printing Press

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  • 3100 BCE

    Cuneiform

    Cuneiform
  • 3000 BCE

    Papyrus plant

    Papyrus plant
  • 500 BCE

    Amate

    Amate
  • 100

    Paper invented in China

    Paper invented in China
  • 200

    Woodblock printing in China

    Woodblock printing in China
  • 500

    Papermaking in Samarkand (modern day Uzbekistan)

    Papermaking in Samarkand (modern day Uzbekistan)
  • 932

    Chinese printers adapt Wood-block printing creating many classical books

    Chinese printers adapt Wood-block printing creating many classical books
  • 1151

    First papermill in Europe at Xàtiva (Spain)

    First papermill in Europe at Xàtiva (Spain)
  • 1563

    Printing in France forbidden without royal permission

    Printing in France forbidden without royal permission

  • Public library opens in Charleston, South Carolina

    Public library opens in Charleston, South Carolina

  • Inkjet printing developed

    Inkjet printing developed

  • Laser printer invented at Xerox

    Laser printer invented at Xerox

  • Sports from the lost Dove Press type located on the banks of the River Thames

    Sports from the lost Dove Press type located on the banks of the River Thames