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c. 1440

Gutenberg perfects mechanized movable-type printing

Johannes Gutenberg combined movable type, oil-based ink, and the press into a transformative system.

Canonical milestoneMainz, Germany1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Printing Press and Print Culture

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BritannicaConfidence 95%

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printinggutenberg