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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
SketchBook ProAdobe PhotoshopSynfigprinting plate makinggraphics editor softwaremaintenance of printing machinesproofing methodsprinting on large scale machinesGIMP (graphics editor software)reprographyAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft Visiotypographyprepress processesquality standardsoffset printingprinted goods processesgraphic designprinting materialsprinting techniquesprinting media
Practical Skills
set scanner controlslay out digital written contentdevelop digital contentfollow safety precautions in printingalign content with formtroubleshootoperate laser plate maker machineprepare films for printing platesproduce prepress proofoperate printing machineryoutput electronic filesprepare printing formscale copiesscan negativesset colour profilesmanage digital documentsedit photographsprepare offset printing machinemaintain lithographic printing platesuse presentation softwareapply opaqueuse colour printing programsprocess printing inputdigitise documentsmanage offset printing processuse typesetting softwareinterpret illustration needsuse word processing softwaremeet deadlinesstore negativescreate digital fileshandle scanning material safelyscan photosink printing platesprevent paper jamscommunicate with customers