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Paper · Printing Press

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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

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