Printing (noun)

1. The process or business of producing printed material, especially books, magazines, or newspapers.
2. The art or technique of printing, especially using mechanical or electronic methods.
3. The impression or mark made on a surface by printing.

Origin:

From middle english prentynge, prantynge, from old french preinte (modern french: empreinte), the feminine past participle of preindre, from latin premere.

Examples:

1. Printing has become much more efficient with the advent of digital technology.
2. The history of printing can be traced back to ancient China.
3. The printing on the packaging clearly identifies the contents of the product.