Relief printing is the oldest printing technique in existence. The first paper mills were built in Italy in the 13th century, and the first in Germany in 1390. At the same time, the earliest prints of woodcuts on paper can be traced back to Europe.
More than 500 years ago, Johannes Gutenberg further developed the letterpress printing process with movable type for book printing. This made it possible to produce books quickly, cheaply and in series. A milestone for education and science.
In the letterpress process, the printing parts are raised. Only the raised lines, bars or areas of the respective printing form, such as letters, linocut or woodcut, are printed.
By using special equipment, you can also create colored reliefs or subtle blind embossing.