Gutenberg's Printing Process and Techniques

The video tutorial explains the historical printing process used by Gutenberg, focusing on the creation and use of ink balls, the inking process, challenges with paper, alignment techniques, and the final printing steps. It highlights the skills required for each step and the innovations introduced by Gutenberg, such as the use of timpin and frisket for alignment.

What unusual material did Gutenberg use to cover the ink balls?

• Pig skin

• Sheep skin

• Goose skin

• Cow skin

Why did Gutenberg use two ink balls?

• To save ink

• To speed up the inking process

• To create different colors

• To make the ink last longer

What was the person called who applied ink to the letters?

• Inker

• Painter

• Beater

• Roller

What was the main challenge Gutenberg faced with the paper?

• It was too absorbent

• It was hard and slick

• It was too expensive

• It was too thin

How many copies of the first Bible did Gutenberg print on animal skin?

• 80

• 60

• 40

• 20

Where was paper invented before it came to Europe?

• China

• India

• Persia

• Egypt

How did Gutenberg solve the problem of printing on both sides of the paper?

• By using the timpin and frisket

• By using a different press

• By using a special ink

• By printing on thicker paper

What is the purpose of the frisket in the printing process?

• To prevent smearing and tearing

• To clean the type

• To apply ink evenly

• To hold the paper in place

What was the person called who operated the press?

• Printer

• Pressman

• Squeezer

• Puller

Why was the size of the press platen kept small?

• To make it portable

• To save space

• To require less power for sufficient impression

• To reduce the cost