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When did the printing press was invented?
A ) 1400
B) 1450
C 1500
D) 1550

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Hint: A type of mechanical device which is used for applying pressure on an inked surface resting upon the print medium is what printing press essentially means. Therefore they transferred the ink. This invention of printing presses was a dramatic improvement.

Complete answer:
1400: Earlier, for over a century woodcut was used for printing on cloth. European woodcut printing on paper was observed in the early 15th century for the very first time. For the purposes of printing religious images and playing cards, printing presses were used. Woodcut is a type of relief printing technique, where the text and images are carved into the surface of a block of wood.
1450: Goldsmiths and the inventor of the press "Johannes Gutenberg" was the political exile from the place, Mainz. He returned to Mainz several years later and by 1450 officially printing presses were started and implemented.
1500: From 1500, printing presses were in the operation. More than 20 million copies were already produced by western Europe. In the 16th century, with presses spreading further around the world, their output tended to estimate 150 to 200 million copies.
1550: The concept of movable type press existed prior to 15th century Europe. the ideology of creating the text by reusing particular characters. Since the 12th century or before, the oldest known application of such printing presses was known.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: Printing press uses ink to transfer text, as well as images, are so made on the paper.there are different ways and tools to use the press. People during that period used the handle to turn over a wooden screw and push against the paper.
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