මුද්‍රණ‍ ශිල්පයේ ආරම්භය හා විකාශය [Origin and Evolution of Printing]

Printing and paper technology were first developed in China and later transmitted to Europe through the Islamic world. In 1453 CE, Johannes Gutenberg transformed the field with the invention of the first mechanical printing press in Europe, marking a major milestone in the history of communication. Over the centuries, printing methods continued to evolve, with notable contributions from British and American innovations during the modern period. A significant advancement occurred in 1905 CE when Ira Rubel introduced the offset printing system, which became a cornerstone of commercial printing. In the 21st century, digital technologies such as inkjet printing, microcapsule printing, and computer-based methods have emerged as the dominant modes of production. The history of printing, spanning more than two millennia, thus reflects a continuous trajectory of technological innovation and refinement.