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