History and Future of The Computer Printer, The

The idea of a computer printer was first introduced for use with "The Difference Engine", the first ever computer, invented by Charles Babbage in the mid 1800's. However, although plans for this printer were completed by Babbage, it was never constructed at the time due to a lack of funding and support by the Governments of the day, who failed to see the potential of Babbage's inventions.