History of Ink

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History of Ink

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Printer inks have become an indispensable part of offices, commercial establishments and homes with computers. Printhead technology has advanced so much that you can jet a vast variety of fluids and put printer heads in various places. Manufacturers are exploring ways to make inks more eco-friendly while also reducing cost and ink wastage. And busy consumers are buying printer ink cartridges off the internet. But where did it all start? Here is a brief history of inks, from their earliest discovery to their stages of evolution. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: History of Ink


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The History Of Ink
Frances Chauvet Cave, one of the most famous
prehistoric rock art sites in the world.
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The History Of Ink
Indian ink was developed using lamp black, carbon
black and charred bones, which were mixed with
glue to create a block that could be liquefied
when needed.
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The History Of Ink
This ink was used with quill pen and parchment
that you may have seen in many historical movies.

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The History Of Ink
In 1040 AD, Chinese inventor Bi Sheng devised
movable-type printing using wood and ceramic
materials, and later, bronze.
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The History Of Ink
The carbon-based ink also consisted of lead,
copper and titanium.
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The History Of Ink
This necessitated further development in ink.
Manufacturers started experimenting with
different formulations and techniques.
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The History Of Ink
The 70s marked the emergence of inkjet printers
by Canon, Epson and Hewlett-Packard. Dye
sublimation, UV-curable, aqueous and solvent inks
were sprayed onto paper, guided by magnetized
plates.
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The History Of Ink
Some use water-based dye inks while others are
pigmented.
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