scanning operator

Description

Scanning operators tend scanners. They feed print materials into the machine and set controls on the machine or on a controlling computer to obtain the highest resolution scan.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

reprography imaging techniques printing techniques digitization

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

maintenance of printing machines numerical sequences types of paper printing on large scale machines copyright legislation digital printing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

prepare documents for scanning set scanner controls check for flaws in scanned material create digital images write calibration report follow safety precautions in printing calibrate electronic instruments operate scanner produce scanned images handle scanning material safely create digital files

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform image editing follow a brief cut page edges lay out digital written content process printing input perforate printed media use spreadsheets software use microsoft office inspect printing output digitise documents maintain system logs meet deadlines troubleshoot use word processing software manage digital documents