S1E1 History and Heavy Machinery

Have you ever wondered when and where printing was invented? Or who created the first “print”? Tune in to find out more about the history of printing and how we got to where we are. While the printing presses we personally own were manufactured over 100 years ago… the full history of printing spans over 1400 years. This overview of the history of print will help all of us understand our beloved letterpress machinery and what makes it so special. During this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of letterpress and movable type as well as some of the more modern printing methods. All of them helped create the modern household printers we all know, love and – sometimes – hate! Don’t forget to join the conversation on Instagram: @hotoffthepresspod Quotable Moments: “So it’s basically a typewriter for literal molten lava” At 17:05 “I just think it’s mind-blowing that a lot of the modern presses that are used in commercial printing were basically invented in the mid-1800s.” at 30:55 Links & Resources Lots of links here, since this was such an informational podcast. Check our our *starred* options for our favorites! The first moveable type & the origin of the printing press o The Invention of Woodblock Printing in the Tang (618–906) and Song (960–1279) Dynasties  o Technological Advances during the Song – Printing  o *Learn more about Choe Yun-ui who created a printing press 150 years before Gutenberg… So, Gutenberg didn’t actually invent the printing press?” Gutenberg o Who Was Johannes Gutenberg? Etching o Etching Hot metal typesetting o *How mechanical typesetting works  - an old film and absolutely incredible video on Linotype!  Rotary Press o The First Rotary Press  o Friedrich Koenig & his high-speed steam-powered rotary printing press (in 1814)  o American inventor, Richard March Hoe  Offset Printing o The Offset Printing Process: How It Works Inkjet Printing o What is an inkjet printer? How they work, their advantages & their disadvantages Laser Printing o How Do Laser Printers Work · *The Printable Pallette (By Design By Laney) – Highly recommended resource for designers/stationers who outsource their digital printing