imagesetter

Imagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines.

DESCRIPTION

Imagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement of text and image on the print sheet. The product is then set onto photo paper or film.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards

Microsoft Visio

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

printed goods processes

maintenance of printing machines

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

align content with form

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform image editing

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DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)