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History of Ink

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.

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History of Ink

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  1. The History Of Ink France’s Chauvet Cave, one of the most famous prehistoric rock art sites in the world.

  2. 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.

  3. The History Of Ink • This ink was used with quill pen and parchment that you may have seen in many historical movies.

  4. The History Of Ink • In 1040 AD, Chinese inventor Bi Sheng devised movable-type printing using wood and ceramic materials, and later, bronze.

  5. The History Of Ink The carbon-based ink also consisted of lead, copper and titanium.

  6. The History Of Ink • This necessitated further development in ink. Manufacturers started experimenting with different formulations and techniques.

  7. 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.

  8. The History Of Ink Some use water-based dye inks while others are pigmented.

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