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Printing Press :Printing Press Presented By: Nandini Kochar
What Is It? :What Is It? The first kind of wooden printing press The printing press is a machine that transfers lettering or images by contact with various forms of inked surface onto paper or similar material fed into it in various ways. The device is used for printing many copies of text on paper.
Who Invented It? :Who Invented It? Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press
Born: 1400 Mainz, Germany
German Goldsmith
After inventing the printing press his achievements were recognized and he was given the title “Hofmann.”
Died: 1468 Mainz, Germany
Timeline! :Timeline! Gutenberg : Other Inventions: 1400- Born
1436- started work on printing
1440- completed printing press
1465- achieved title Hofmann
1468- Died 3500BC- Paper
1885BC- Ink
1440- Printing press
1660- Electricity
1895- Radio
Video :Video
Any Questions? :Any Questions?
Slide 7:Thank You