offset printer

Description

Offset printers handle an offset press in order to print an image. The offset press transfers an inked image from the plate to a rubber blanket before to print it onto the printing surface.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of paper printing on large scale machines printing techniques offset printing polygraphy

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

maintenance of printing machines print stripping printing plate making printing media printing materials screen printing inks

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run prepare offset printing machine clean ink rollers troubleshoot follow safety precautions in printing prepare printing form set up the controller of a machine follow production schedule operate offset printing machine supply machine produce prepress proof monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

prepare colour mixtures manage offset printing process cut page edges operate letterpress pack goods perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear handle chemical cleaning agents consult technical resources process printing input record production data for quality control perforate printed media report defective manufacturing materials inspect printing output maintain lithographic printing plates keep records of work progress