Ink

material · 2500 BC · Ancient world

A coloured liquid for writing.

Where it is used

• Gutenberg printing press — is used in. An impression needs ink; Gutenberg used an oil-based one.
• Writing — is used in. People wrote with ink on papyrus, parchment and paper.
• Inkjet printer — is used in. Ink.
• Fountain pen — is used in. Ink.
• Ballpoint pen — is used in. Thick oil-based ink.
• Quill pen — is used in. It writes with ink.
• Printer — is used in. It prints with ink.

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