Question

Why was gutenbergs press too slow as compared to present press technology?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

It was manual, i.e the screw had to b e turned mechanically.

It was an early prototype modeled on the olive press.

Space was left on the margins for hand-painting which further took time.

It could print only 250 pages in an hour.

Answer 2

1. Gutenberg was the son of a Merchant and grew up on a large agricultural estate. from his childhood he had seen wine and Olive presses.
2. he learnt the art of polishing stones and create lead moulds for making trinkets.
3. in the printed book for the rich, space was kept blackboard decoration .
4. In 1550 ,printing presses was set up in the most countries of Europe .