prepress operator

Description

Prepress operators create a prepress proof or sample of what the finished product is expected to look like. They monitor printing quality, ensuring that graphics, colors and content meet the required quality and technical standards.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards Microsoft Visio GIMP (graphics editor software)proofing methods types of paper SketchBook Pro Synfig prepress processes Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator graphics editor software printing techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

maintenance of printing machines reprography printing materials screen printing process digitization

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform image editing follow a brief lay out digital written content use microsoft office inspect printing output arrange printer sheets follow safety precautions in printing provide customised products interpret illustration needs produce prepress proof operate printing machinery

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage offset printing process cut page edges perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear output electronic files communicate with customers troubleshoot maintain lithographic printing plates proofread text calibrate electronic instruments manage process of flexographic print mix ink use colour printing programs use markup languages