The earliest known form of printing applied to paper was woodblock printing, which appeared prior to 220 AD in China. Later developments in printing technology include the movable type invented by Bi Sheng around 1040 AD and the printing press invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century.
An innovation in the 15th century allowed individuals to share knowledge more quickly and widely. Never did civilization look back. As the saying goes, knowledge is power, and the invention of the mechanical movable type printing press helped to disseminate knowledge wider and faster than ever.
Printables, or downloadable planners, journals, stickers, and art prints are among the most lucrative and popular digital products to sell. It is entirely possible to earn a side- or even full-time income from selling printables, as many digital product creators have shown.
No, unlike the ink used on inkjet printers, even if you leave them for a long time, toners from laser printers do not dry up. Laser printers need toner instead of ink, a fine powder that forms the text and images you print on the paper found in a toner cartridge.
Today, average inkjet printers generally have a 1200 x 1440 dpi resolution. If you're not going to print photos larger than 5 x 7 inches, this is a good enough resolution.
Gutenberg was a German craftsman and inventor and is best known for his innovative printing press machine, the Gutenberg press, which used a movable form. Up until the 20th century, it remained the standard. Gutenberg made it inexpensive to print.
Building an Etsy store, a go-to site for many types of printables, is the fastest and easiest way to begin selling your printable. Fiverr and Creative Market are other online options to sell your printable version. You can build your own online store if you would like more control over your printing business.
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