Printing press

Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press around 1440

Printing press

Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press around 1440

Gutenberg's printing press could produce up to 3,600 pages a day, compared to only forty by hand-printing and a handful by hand-copying. This dramatic increase in production capacity revolutionized the printing industry and laid the foundation for modern mass communication.

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Understanding the timeline of printing technology innovations helps appreciate the historical context and impact of Gutenberg's invention on society.

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