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Gutenberg's printing press was largely based on a Roman screw-press used for winemaking. Goldsmiths in those days were exceptionally capable and metal based (or maybe ceramic-based?) movable type could be developed soon after. What changes might evolve from a Roman printing press with movable type appearing circa 200 AD if enough customers were found to make its use commercially viable?