About the History of Printing Ink
author: Leah
2023-07-04
About the History of Printing Ink
printing ink has a long history, with the initial use of animal and plant juices. In printing technology, ink plays a crucial role as it directly affects the color, accuracy, and stability of printed patterns. Next, we will learn about the history of printing ink.
1. Ancient ink
In ancient cultures such as China and Egypt, printing ink often used natural materials. In China, ink began around 126 BC and was mainly used in calligraphy and painting. The materials used in ancient ink were mostly toner, lampblack and various natural plant juices (such as Grape juice, resin juice, turpentine and leaves). When using natural ink in printing and writing, there is a chance of encountering acids, oxidation, and other environmental disturbances.
2. Industrial production
The industrial large-scale production of ink began in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The initial industrial printing ink was made of iron salts, oxides, camphor, natural resins, etc. But these inks have a short lifespan and cannot meet the needs of large-scale industrial printing.
3. 20th century
In the early 20th century, the most widely used printing ink was ink, especially kerosene (mineral refined products) ink. Kerosene ink is made from a mixture of mature oil and benzene. Although its color is lighter, its flowability is limited during use and cannot meet special printing needs.
In the late 20th century, the rise of Digital printing technology promoted the development of ink technology. Digital printing can print many different designs without using the layout, and can adjust the printing color and sharpness through computer processing. This greatly expands the application scope of ink technology and promotes the development of better, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly printing technologies.
4. Modern ink
Modern ink is divided into various types based on its purpose and printing materials. Such as water-based ink, oil ink, solvent based ink, UV curing ink, Sublimation ink, DTG ink, PD ink, and so on. Each ink has its unique application range and advantages.
Modern ink is not only used in traditional printing fields such as paper, packaging, and books, but also widely used in other fields such as printing electronic products, automobiles, and architecture. At the same time, while maintaining the quality of printing ink, there is an increasing emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development.
Summary:
The history of printing ink has a long history, and with the continuous progress and innovation of technology, the quality and performance of ink have been rapidly developed. Modern ink is constantly evolving according to market demand and usage environment, such as water-based ink, oil ink, UV cured ink, etc. These inks can be used for different printing materials and have better ink fluidity, density, and durability. In the future, ink technology is expected to continue to enhance to meet various printing needs, while paying attention to the impact of ink on the environment.
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