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Study Guide: History and Technologies of Printing Presses

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History and Technologies of Printing Presses Study Guide

Rotary Press Fundamentals

Rotary printing presses utilize cylinders around which the printing images are curved.

Answer: True

Explanation: Rotary printing presses feature cylinders that hold the printing images, enabling continuous operation.

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Rotary presses can only print on paper substrates.

Answer: False

Explanation: Rotary presses can print on various substrates, including paper, cardboard, and plastic materials, not exclusively paper.

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Presses that use continuous rolls of substrate are known as sheet-fed presses.

Answer: False

Explanation: Presses that use continuous rolls of substrate are designated as web presses, not sheet-fed presses.

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Stamps printed on a rotary press are typically smaller than those printed on a flat plate due to closer spacing.

Answer: False

Explanation: Stamps printed on a rotary press are typically larger than those printed on a flat plate due to increased spacing between images.

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What is the fundamental characteristic of a rotary printing press?

Answer: Printing images are curved around a cylinder for continuous printing.

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Which of the following substrates can be printed using a rotary printing press, according to the source?

Answer: Paper, cardboard, and plastic materials

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What term is used for printing presses that utilize continuous rolls of substrate?

Answer: Web presses

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In the context of Hoe's six-cylinder press (1860s), where were the printing plates located?

Answer: On the large cylinder in the middle

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Why might stamps printed on a rotary press be larger than those printed on a flat plate?

Answer: The individual stamp images are spaced further apart.

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History and Key Developments of Rotary Presses

William Nicholson patented the first rotary press in 1790.

Answer: True

Explanation: William Nicholson filed the earliest patent for a rotary press in 1790.

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Josiah Warren invented rotary drum printing in 1832.

Answer: True

Explanation: Josiah Warren invented rotary drum printing in 1832.

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Richard March Hoe imitated the design of Friedrich Koenig's rotary press in 1843.

Answer: False

Explanation: Richard March Hoe imitated the design of Josiah Warren's rotary press in 1843, not Friedrich Koenig's.

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Around 1844, rotating drums replaced reciprocating platforms in press design.

Answer: True

Explanation: Around 1844, rotating drums replaced reciprocating platforms in press design, a crucial step for continuous rotary printing.

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A complete rotary printing press was perfected in 1846 and patented in 1847.

Answer: True

Explanation: A complete rotary printing press was perfected in 1846 and patented in 1847.

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The rotary press first appeared in London in 1851 before moving to Edinburgh.

Answer: False

Explanation: The rotary press first appeared in Edinburgh in 1851, not London, and it was adopted by The Times in London in 1853.

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The Times newspaper adopted the rotary press in 1853.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Times newspaper adopted the rotary press in London in 1853.

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The rotary press appeared in Germany before France in the mid-to-late 19th century.

Answer: False

Explanation: The rotary press appeared in France in 1866 and in Germany in 1873, indicating it appeared in France before Germany.

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Hippolyte Auguste Marinoni prevailed in the patent dispute with Richard March Hoe.

Answer: False

Explanation: Hippolyte Auguste Marinoni was involved in a patent dispute with Richard March Hoe, but the dispute was decided in Hoe's favor.

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A.S. Abell of the Baltimore Sun was the first American user of the rotary press.

Answer: True

Explanation: A.S. Abell of the Baltimore Sun was the first American user of the rotary press.

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In Hoe's six-cylinder press from the 1860s, printing plates were located on the base frame.

Answer: False

Explanation: In Hoe's six-cylinder press from the 1860s, printing plates were located on the large cylinder in the middle, not the base frame.

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The rotary press itself is associated with the year 1843.

Answer: True

Explanation: The rotary press itself is associated with the year 1843.

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Who filed the earliest patent mentioned for a rotary press?

Answer: William Nicholson

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The rotary printing press is considered an evolution of which earlier printing technology?

Answer: Cylinder press

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Which inventor's design was imitated by Richard March Hoe in 1843, contributing to rotary press development?

Answer: Josiah Warren

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What key innovation occurred around 1844 that was crucial for the development of the continuous rotary press?

Answer: The replacement of reciprocating platforms with rotating drums

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In which city did the rotary press make its first appearance in 1851?

Answer: Edinburgh

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Which major newspaper adopted the rotary press in London in 1853?

Answer: The Times

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According to the source, when did the rotary press appear in France?

Answer: 1866

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Who was involved in a patent dispute concerning the invention of the rotary printing press, and who ultimately prevailed?

Answer: Hippolyte Auguste Marinoni

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Who was the first American user of the rotary press, associated with the Baltimore Sun?

Answer: A.S. Abell

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According to the source, when was a complete rotary printing press perfected?

Answer: 1846

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Printing Technologies and Principles

The rotary printing press is considered an evolution of the flatbed press.

Answer: False

Explanation: The rotary printing press is considered an evolution of the cylinder press, not the flatbed press.

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The article describes five main types of rotary printing presses.

Answer: False

Explanation: The article describes four main types of rotary printing presses: letterpress, offset, rotogravure, and flexography.

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Rotary letterpress printing uses plates made of polymer that carry a raised image.

Answer: False

Explanation: Rotary letterpress printing uses type metal plates molded into cylinder shapes, not polymer plates with raised images.

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Rotary letterpress printing was predominantly used for major newspapers in the mid-twentieth century.

Answer: True

Explanation: Rotary letterpress printing was predominantly used for major newspapers in the mid-twentieth century.

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Offset lithography relies on the principle that oil repels water.

Answer: False

Explanation: Offset lithography relies on the principle that water and oil do not mix, not that oil repels water in a way that makes the statement true.

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In lithography, the non-image area of a plate is described as hydrophobic.

Answer: False

Explanation: In lithography, the non-image area of a plate is hydrophilic (attracts water), while the image area is hydrophobic (repels water).

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Gravure printing involves etching small cells into a cylinder, which are then filled with ink.

Answer: True

Explanation: Gravure printing involves etching small cells into a cylinder, which are then filled with ink.

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Flexography uses a planographic plate system where ink is applied chemically.

Answer: False

Explanation: Flexography uses a relief plate system, not a planographic one, and ink is applied directly to the raised image.

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Flexography is a modern type of intaglio printing.

Answer: False

Explanation: Flexography is a modern type of relief printing, not intaglio printing.

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Solid ink printing uses ink sticks that are cooled before printing.

Answer: False

Explanation: Solid ink printing uses ink sticks that are melted before printing, not cooled.

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Thermal-transfer printing uses heat to transfer ink from a ribbon onto a substrate.

Answer: True

Explanation: Thermal-transfer printing uses heat to transfer ink from a ribbon onto a substrate.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a main type of rotary printing press in the article?

Answer: Screen printing

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How does rotary letterpress printing typically apply the image to the printing surface?

Answer: By molding type metal plates into the shape of a cylinder

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What was the primary use of rotary letterpress printing in the mid-twentieth century?

Answer: Printing most major newspapers

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The offset lithography process relies on which scientific principle?

Answer: The immiscibility of water and oil

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In lithography, what characteristic describes the image area of a printing plate?

Answer: Hydrophobic

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Gravure printing involves etching what into a cylinder to hold ink?

Answer: Recessed cells or holes

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Flexography is characterized by using which type of printing system?

Answer: Relief

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Which of the following printing techniques relies on the principle that water and oil do not mix?

Answer: Offset lithography

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Timeline of Printing Innovations

Lithography, a precursor to offset printing, was invented in 1875.

Answer: False

Explanation: Lithography, a precursor to offset printing, was invented in 1796, not 1875.

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Offset printing, a key type of rotary press technology, was invented in 1875.

Answer: True

Explanation: Offset printing, a key type of rotary press technology, was invented in 1875.

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Screen printing was invented in 1908.

Answer: False

Explanation: Screen printing was invented in 1911, not 1908.

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Hot metal typesetting was invented in 1884.

Answer: True

Explanation: Hot metal typesetting was invented in 1884.

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Xerography, a dry electrostatic process, was invented in 1938.

Answer: True

Explanation: Xerography, a dry electrostatic process, was invented in 1938.

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Inkjet printing was invented in 1950.

Answer: True

Explanation: Inkjet printing was invented in 1950.

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Laser printing was invented in 1969.

Answer: True

Explanation: Laser printing was invented in 1969.

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3D printing, or additive manufacturing, was invented in 1986.

Answer: True

Explanation: 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, was invented in 1986.

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Digital printing, transferring images directly from digital files, was invented in 1991.

Answer: True

Explanation: Digital printing, transferring images directly from digital files, was invented in 1991.

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Intaglio printing, which includes rotogravure, was invented in 1430.

Answer: True

Explanation: Intaglio printing, which includes rotogravure, was invented in 1430.

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The hectograph, a gelatin-based printing method, was invented in 1860.

Answer: True

Explanation: The hectograph, a gelatin-based printing method, was invented in 1860.

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The mimeograph, a stencil duplicator, was invented in 1885.

Answer: True

Explanation: The mimeograph, a stencil duplicator, was invented in 1885.

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Photostat and rectigraph machines, early photographic copiers, were invented in 1907.

Answer: True

Explanation: Photostat and rectigraph machines, early photographic copiers, were invented in 1907.

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Daisy wheel printing, an impact printer, was invented in 1889.

Answer: True

Explanation: Daisy wheel printing, an impact printer, was invented in 1889.

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Thermal printing is associated with approximately 1972.

Answer: True

Explanation: Thermal printing is associated with approximately 1972.

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Dye-sublimation printing, invented in 1957, is known for producing low-quality text output.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dye-sublimation printing, invented in 1957, is known for producing high-quality photographic images, not low-quality text output.

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Phototypesetting, using photographic techniques for type setting, was invented in 1949.

Answer: True

Explanation: Phototypesetting, using photographic techniques for type setting, was invented in 1949.

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Spark printing, using electrical sparks, was invented in 1940.

Answer: True

Explanation: Spark printing, using electrical sparks, was invented in 1940.

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The spirit duplicator, a liquid solvent duplicating machine, was invented in 1923.

Answer: True

Explanation: The spirit duplicator, a liquid solvent duplicating machine, was invented in 1923.

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Dot matrix printing, an impact printing method, was invented in 1925.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dot matrix printing, an impact printing method, was invented in 1925.

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According to the sidebar timeline, when was lithography invented?

Answer: 1796

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Which printing technology, listed in the sidebar, was invented in 1884?

Answer: Hot metal typesetting

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Which of the following printing technologies was invented earliest, based on the sidebar timeline?

Answer: Lithography

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Xerography, a dry electrostatic process, was invented in which year?

Answer: 1938

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Which printing technology was invented in 1949?

Answer: Phototypesetting

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The invention of inkjet printing is associated with which year?

Answer: 1950

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Laser printing, a common type of digital printing, was invented in what year?

Answer: 1969

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Which of the following printing technologies were both invented in 1972 according to the source?

Answer: Thermal printing and Solid ink printing

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What year is associated with the invention of thermal-transfer printing?

Answer: 1981

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3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, was invented in which year?

Answer: 1986

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Digital printing, transferring images directly from digital files, was invented in which year?

Answer: 1991

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The hectograph, a printing method using a gelatin surface, was invented in what year?

Answer: 1860

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Which printing technology, invented in 1885, is described as a stencil duplicator?

Answer: Mimeograph

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The photostat and rectigraph machines, early photographic copying devices, were invented in which year?

Answer: 1907

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Daisy wheel printing, a type of impact printer, was invented in which year?

Answer: 1889

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Ancillary Information

The German term for rotary printing press mentioned is 'Rotationsdruckmaschine'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The German term for rotary printing press mentioned is 'Rotationsdruckmaschine'.

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The authority control section helps standardize and access resources related to rotary printing presses.

Answer: True

Explanation: The authority control section helps standardize and access resources related to rotary printing presses by providing cataloging links.

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The sidebar lists the invention of the printing press itself around 1843.

Answer: False

Explanation: The sidebar lists the invention of the printing press itself around 1440, not 1843.

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