Role Of Printing Technology In Sustaining Economic Development

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The origin of printing can be traced as far back as second century according to the illustrated encyclopedia of Science and Technology page 1858 by the Chinese who discovered empirically a means of printing text on a carved relief blocks. In 1440 Johann Guttenberg a mains gold smith began experimenting with printing, when he was political refugee in Strasbourg. He later returned to means and by 1450 he had developed his invention to the point where it could exploited commercially. In partnership with lawyer called Johannes first, they advanced means of getting money and commenced casting metal type which was to be used in printing his famous 42 line bible.
The advancement in Technological development of the nineteenth century and the industrial revolution which reflected on the demand increase for production of books and magazines.
As day goes by, advance change in machine designs and capacity were created as the result of the invention of the paper making and typesetting machines fast, big and efficient press / industries were needed to meet up with the expectations of required output.
Improvement on the high-speed electronically controlled firm are now in existence and much number of peoples are gainfully employed.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
On what stimulated the researcher into this study is that the researcher wants to know what printing Technology can contribute on sustaining economic development and the end result.
Efficient printing is indispensable on the economic development, this study therefore aimed at evaluating printing firms with special emphasis on how it effect the economic development of Nigeria

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The general objective of this study is to ascertain the role of printing in sustaining economic development of Nigeria.
It is hoped that this project exercise will help provide quite value, relevant and patent information which will ensure effective economic development through printing.
Specific objective of the study are as follow
(1) To fin out the extent to which efficient Printing Technology enhances economic development
(2) To find out the effect of printing education and skill in improving economic development.
(3) To find out effect of finance in the development of Printing Technology.
(4) To determine the various areas in which printing plays dominant role in sustaining economic development.

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTION
Ro Does efficient Printing Technology enhance economic development?
Ri Does printing education and skill improve economic development?
Ru Do finance affects the establishment of printing press
Rm In what other areas do printing Technology sustain economic development?

1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
To who is this study most beneficial to? The researcher will benefit from this study because this study is expected to aimed the researcher with field research work and experience to enable him / her reconcile the theoretical and practical aspect of printing in sustaining economic development.
Another beneficiaries include policy makers, government, individuals and public organization. Besides the study would also to plan and make decisions with higher degree learning.

1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
This study is aimed and designed at given the researcher an introduction to aspect of science, which is applicable to printing.
The study covers the extent of the role of Printing Technology in sustaining economic development in Nigeria.
This study is limited to the three (3) states which includes Enugu, Ebony and Lagos State.
The other limiting factors is the constraints of time and finance which made it difficult for the researcher to study all the state of the federation including FCT Capital Abuja.
The unprepared of some stake holder to release informations was another limiting factors.

1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
TECHNOLOGY: This is the systematic application of knowledge to practical task in industry.
PRINTING: Printing is define as a technique for applying under pressure a certain quantity of colouring agent onto a specified surface to form a body of text or an illustration.
Also printing is defined in modern language as several technique for producing texts and illustrate either in black or colour on a durable surface and a designed identical areas.
PRINTING TECHNOLOGY: This is unit of revolutionary change in science and Technology required as an important study of social change, image generation and reproduction.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: This is defined as the progress and nations having traditionally been at the center of economic writing and enquiring.

1.8 THE HYPOTHESIS
Ho Yes stake holders create much avenue for the economic development.
H1 No. Printing Technology cannot exist without the global village.
H2 Yes stake holders helps to ascertain the extent mode miza icon of Printing Technology had gone in the global village.