2 records, side by side.
| Field |
Paper
|
Printing Press
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Type | INVENTIONS & TECHNOLOGY | INVENTIONS & TECHNOLOGY |
| Maker | Cai Lun, Han Dynasty court official | Bi Sheng (China); Johannes Gutenberg (Germany) |
| Region | China | China (movable type); Mainz, Germany (mechanical press) |
| Made since | Around 105 AD | Movable type printing in China (11th century); mechanical press in Europe (1440) |
| Verified record | No | No |
| Source | China, USA lead modern paper production | Modern printing technology is global |
| Paper | https://originandsource.com/origin/paper/ |
|---|---|
| Printing Press | https://originandsource.com/origin/printing-press/ |
Full record: https://originandsource.com/origin-vs/paper-vs-printing-press/
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