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With the addition of a handle and hinge mechanism, a letterpress capable of more accurate work can be made. These were seen in the early days of printing in medieval times. Early books were produced page by page using this technique. |
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The black strips seen in the animation opposite represent individual letters arranged in a line, forming a sentence. Ink is first applied to the letters with a roller and the paper is then placed between the top and bottom parts of the press. The top part of the press is then pushed down onto the paper and the ink is transferred from the letters. When the paper is removed the printing can clearly be seen. This process can be repeated continually producing large numbers of printed papers. |
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Describe the printing process outlined above, using diagrams and notes for each stage.
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