tulostuslaitos

Tulostuslaitos, also known as a printing press, is a mechanical device used for applying pressure to an inked surface resting upon a print medium, thereby transferring the ink. The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century, revolutionizing the dissemination of information and the production of books. It consists of a frame, a platen, and a screw press. The frame holds the paper or other print medium, while the platen applies pressure to transfer the ink from the printing surface to the medium. The screw press is used to adjust the pressure applied to the platen. The invention of the printing press allowed for the mass production of books, making literature more accessible to the general public. Today, printing presses are used in various industries, including newspapers, magazines, and commercial printing, to produce a wide range of printed materials.