Description
Lithographers make and prepare metal plates to be used as the original in various printing processes and media. Plates are usually laser-etched from digital sources with computer-to-plate technology, but can also be made by applying types of emulsions to the printing plate.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
mix inkset scanner controlsmaintain lithographic printing platesfollow production schedulefollow safety precautions in printingoperate laser plate maker machineprepare films for printing platesprepare colour mixturesread job ticket instructionsink printing platesprepare printing formperform image editingscale copiestrain employeesedit photographslay out digital written contentapply opaqueuse colour printing programsmanage offset printing processedit negativeswear appropriate protective gearstore negativesproduce prepress proofperform machine maintenanceorder suppliesoversee quality controlreduce dotsprevent paper jamsmanage inventoryscan negatives