France’s Chauvet Cave, one of the most famous prehistoric rock art sites in the world.

France’s Chauvet Cave, one of the most famous prehistoric rock art sites in the world.

Indian ink was developed using lamp black, carbon black and charred bones, which were mixed with glue to create a block that could be liquefied when needed.

Indian ink was developed using lamp black, carbon black and charred bones, which were mixed with glue to create a block that could be liquefied when needed.

This ink was used with quill pen and parchment that you may have seen in many historical movies.

This ink was used with quill pen and parchment that you may have seen in many historical movies.

In 1040 AD, Chinese inventor Bi Sheng devised movable-type printing using wood and ceramic materials, and later, bronze.

In 1040 AD, Chinese inventor Bi Sheng devised movable-type printing using wood and ceramic materials, and later, bronze.

The carbon-based ink also consisted of lead, copper and titanium.

The carbon-based ink also consisted of lead, copper and titanium.

This necessitated further development in ink. Manufacturers started experimenting with different formulations and techniques.

This necessitated further development in ink. Manufacturers started experimenting with different formulations and techniques.

The 70s marked the emergence of inkjet printers by Canon, Epson and Hewlett-Packard. Dye sublimation, UV-curable, aqueous and solvent inks were sprayed onto paper, guided by magnetized plates.

The 70s marked the emergence of inkjet printers by Canon, Epson and Hewlett-Packard. Dye sublimation, UV-curable, aqueous and solvent inks were sprayed onto paper, guided by magnetized plates.

Some use water-based dye inks while others are pigmented.Some use water-based dye inks while others are pigmented.