describe the development of printing press after Gutenberg?
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(i) By 1448, Gutenberg perfected the system of printing press. ... (ii) In the hundred years between 1450 and 1550, printing presses were set up in most of the countries of Europe. ... (iv) The second half of the 15th century saw 20 million copies of printed books flooding in the European
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. 1. Drawing the knowledge from wine and olive presses Guttenberg developed the model of printing press and moulds were used for casting metal types for the letter of the alphabet.
2. By 1448, Guttenberg perfected the system of printing press. The first book he printed was the Bible. About 180 copies were printed and it took three years to print.
3. In the hundred years between 1450 and 1559, printing presses were set up in most of the countries of Europe.
4. Printers from Germany travelled to other countries seeking work and helping to start new printing presses.
5. This shift from hand printing to mechanical printing led to the print revolution.