Chapter 223: Printing Factory 2

Chapter 223: Printing Factory 2

TL: Etude

The workshop owner approached with a beaming smile.VIsit n0(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

Manager, and you two young ladies, is there anything I can assist you with?

Just show them around the workshop and explain the printing process, the manager instructed.

Of course.

The manager nodded his head, informed Eileen and Ladi that the man was the director in charge of the workshop and any questions should be directed at him. He then excused himself due to other work commitments.

Eileen cast a glance at the managers departing figure. Ladi, standing beside her, took her hand and turned to the workshop director, saying, Please, Mr. Director, were quite interested in this place.

The director, slightly embarrassed, smiled and replied, Of course, follow me, please.

They approached the nearest printing press, where the director began explaining its structure and working principle to Eileen and Ladi in detail.

Workers were operating the machine, allowing the two women to observe a complete printing process.

The printing work involved teams of two alternating tasks: handling the printing plate and operating the machine, which required physical strength, and evenly applying ink to the paper, demanding a higher level of skill.

A worker scooped ink onto the raised printing plate using a spatula, carefully wiped it with an ink roller, then dabbed it with a special pad to ensure an even spread before using circular motions to evenly distribute the ink over the plate.

Subsequently, they inked each page of the printing plate, occasionally wiping the pad to adjust the ink distribution.

Meanwhile, another worker placed a sheet of paper on the press, closed the paper clamp above, and lowered the paper holder, paper, and clamp onto the inked typeface. They turned the press handle, moving the front part of the plate under the press, then pulled the handle to move the back part under the press. After printing, they released the handle, allowing it to spring back, lifted the press, and removed the printed paper.

Wow, thats so simple! This printing press is incredibly useful! Eileen exclaimed, clapping her hands excitedly.

Her bell-like voice drew everyones attention, though they internally disagreed with her:

Eileen apologized with a guilty face, Oh dear, Im so sorry, I wasnt paying attention when I stepped forward

The director, unable to stay mad at her delicate face, waved it off with a laugh, Haha, no worries.

Eileen and Ladi toured the factory for half the day, leaving just before noon with samples for printing.

They walked and talked, sharing their thoughts on what they had just seen.

Betty, I think this printing press is even more amazing than guns and cannons.

I agree. With more printing presses, books will become so affordable that even commoners can buy them.

The Literacy Primer and Basic Hygiene Handbook we just sent for printing are aimed at commoners, arent they? They may be simple, but theyre keys to unlocking the door to knowledge. Haha, you as the head of the Department of Education can really make a difference now.

Seeing the printing press has indeed boosted my confidence. If you had been there, that fool would have probably appointed you as the head.

Dont say that. You being in this position is just right. Let those men see what we women are capable of.

Eileen clenched her fist, I will definitely work hard.

Suddenly, she loosened her grip, as if realizing something, and said a bit distractedly, But, wont the status of scholars become less valuable?

Ladis face dimmed, but then she smiled brightly, Isnt it what we want, for more people to gain knowledge?

Youre right!

Seeing Ladi so open-minded, Eileen also felt relieved.

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