The history of printing

From the old ways to the newest digital printing

Short History of Offset Printing
Offset printing became the most dominate form of commercial printing in the 1950’s.

The Early Process of Lithography
Lithography is used for printing on any smooth surface.

The Modern Process of Lithography
With the invention of the image setter, print shops can now print directly from their computer to film..

Lithography as an Artistic Medium
At the beginning of the nineteenth century lithography was primarily used for the production of cheap copies of drawings and paintings.

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