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prepress technician

Prepress technicians prepare printing processes by formatting, setting and composing text and graphics into a suitable form.

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Description

Prepress technicians prepare printing processes by formatting, setting and composing text and graphics into a suitable form. This includes the capture of text and image and processing it electronically. They also prepare, maintain and troubleshoot printing presses.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

Microsoft Visio maintenance of printing machines typography GIMP (graphics editor software)printing plate making proofing methods SketchBook Pro reprography Synfig prepress processes Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator graphics editor software printing on large scale machines

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

quality standards printed goods processes printing media printing materials printing techniques graphic design offset printing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

align content with form lay out digital written content develop digital content scan negatives set scanner controls output electronic files troubleshoot follow safety precautions in printing prepare printing form operate laser plate maker machine scale copies set colour profiles prepare films for printing plates produce prepress proof operate printing machinery

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)