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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsSketchBook ProAdobe Photoshoptypes of paperSynfiggraphics editor softwareproofing methodsGIMP (graphics editor software)Adobe IllustratorMicrosoft Visioprinting techniquesprepress processesmaintenance of printing machinesdigitizationreprographyprinting materialsscreen printing process
Practical Skills
lay out digital written contentuse microsoft officefollow safety precautions in printinginterpret illustration needsproduce prepress proofoperate printing machineryprovide customised productsperform image editingfollow a briefinspect printing outputarrange printer sheetsmix inkmanage process of flexographic printmaintain lithographic printing platesuse colour printing programsmanage offset printing processtroubleshootcalibrate electronic instrumentswear appropriate protective gearperform machine maintenanceoutput electronic filesuse markup languagescut page edgescommunicate with customersproofread text