Question

write a short note on Gutenberg press

Answer 1

Gutenberg in 1439 was the first European to use movable type. Among his many contributions to printing are: the invention of a process for mass-producing movable type; the use of oil-based ink for printing books;adjustable molds mechanical movable type; and the use of a wooden printing press similar to the agricultural screw presses of the period.His truly epochal invention was the combination of these elements into a practical system that allowed the mass production of printed books and was economically viable for printers and readers alike. Gutenberg's method for making type is traditionally considered to have included a type metal alloy and a hand mould for casting type. The alloy was a mixture of lead, tin, and antimony that melted at a relatively low temperature for faster and more economical casting, cast well, and created a durable type.

Answer 2

Question: Write a short note on The Gutenberg Press.

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• Johann Gutenberg was the son of a merchant, and grew up on a large agricultural state. From his childhood, he had seen wine and olive presses.
• Subsequently, he learnt the art of polishing stones, became a master goldsmith, and also acquired the expertise to create lead moulds used for making trinkets.
• Drawing on this knowledge, Gutenberg adapted existing technology to design is innovation.
• The Olive press provided the model for the printing press, and moulds were used for casting the metal types for the letters of the alphabet.
• By 1448, Gutenberg perfected the system. The first book he printed was the Bible. About 180 copies were printed and it took 3 years to produce them. By the standards of the time, this was fast production...

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