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.
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The computer program Adobe Illustrator CC is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
The computer program Adobe Photoshop is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
The computer program GIMP is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by The GIMP Development Team.
The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
Upkeep procedures and technical working of machines that produce printed graphical material.
The computer program Microsoft Visio is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
Methods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.
The different techniques used to produce the plates that will be mounted on rolls for the flexographic or offset printing process such as laser engraving or the technique consisting in placing a film negative over a plate exposed to ultra-violet light.
Various proofing methods are needed for certain kinds of products. They range from soft proofing, which presents the result on a monitor, to hard proofing, where an actual printed sample of the product is obtained.
The computer program SketchBook Pro is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Autodesk.
The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by Robert Quattlebaum.
The processes that occur between the creation of a print layout and the final printing, such as copyediting, proofing, proofreading and others.
The process of reproducing, reprinting, or copying graphic material especially by mechanical or electronic means such as photography or xerography.
The procedure of arranging written texts for printing processes.
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Apply safety and health principles, policies and institutional regulations of working in printing production. Protect oneself and others against such hazards as chemicals used in printing, invasive allergens, heat, and disease causing agents.
Maintain and handle laser plate making equipment, which converts electronic data to plates without the use of photographic film. Use erasers and needles to perform minor deletions, additions or corrections to complete these materials.
Operate machinery for various types of printed documents, adjusting the font, paper size, and weight. This allows ascenders and descenders to be correctly placed.
Load customer supplied electronic files onto the prepress file server, whilst checking them for completeness and potential problems. Communicate eventual problems with customers and production personnel.
Place the photographic materials coated with a light-sensitive substance on the printing plate in such a way that will limit waste and facilitate printing processes. Place the plates in the machine for the different exposure and curing processes.
Prepare and inspect plates that are used in printing process to transfer ink on the desired surface and place them in the machines, for example fixing them around printing rollers.
Make single or multi-coloured test prints to ensure that the product meets the arranged standards. Compare the sample with the template or discuss the result with the customer in order to make the last adjustments before mass production.
Use proportion wheels to scale the layout and resolution of images up or down.
Scan processed negatives so they can be digitally stored, edited, and printed.
Maintain consistent colour output in digital colour and inkjet printers by running calibration routines and making sure that the colour profiles for the printers are still accurate.
Use a mouse, keyboard or other controls to set up the scanner precisely.
Align form and content to make sure they fit together.
Create and edit digital content in different formats, express oneself through digital means.
Lay out pages by selecting sizes, styles and entering text and graphics into computer systems.
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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Technological printing process where the ink is spread onto a plate with etched images, then to a rubber blanket, and finally onto the target medium, usually paper. This method is used for mass printing on large scales.
The materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
The various types and characteristics of producing printed goods such as catalogues, flyers, etc.
Specific techniques related to various printing surfaces such plastics, metal, glass, textiles, wood, and paper.
The techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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Cover up film negatives by applying opaque to printing plates, blocking out defections such as blemishes and pinholes.
Create digital files in the computer system after quality checking printing or scanned documents for malfunctions.
Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.
Load and handle the material to be scanned safely and make sure that the scanning equipment is clean.
Cover the plate with a thin coat of water and apply oil-based inks with a rubber roller, repelling and sticking the ink to the image area. This image can then further be transferred to paper in various printing processes.
Communicate with clients, editors and authors in order to interpret and fully understand their professional needs.
Produce and store plates used in lithographic offset printing by running a previously imposed and ripped file to plate or exposing and developing the plate using hand tools or machines.
Overlook the insertion and output of finished products in order to prevent paper jams.
Accept and pre-process input documents and orders to be used for print production.
Scan images into computers for editing, storage, and electronic transmission.
Place the cut photographic film into protective sleeves and store them in a safe manner.
Use colour printing programs, such as the CMYK colour (ink) model for various pressing machines.
Use specialised computer programs to arrange the type of texts and images to be printed.
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
Manage various data formats and files by naming, publishing, transforming and sharing files and documents and transforming file formats.
Select and oversee implementation of relevant printing processes, necessary tools, and colours.
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
Adjust, set, and prepare machines for offset printing by calibrating each part of the machine.
Use software tools to create digital presentations which combine various elements, such as graphs, images, text and other multimedia.
Use computer software applications for composition, editing, formatting, and printing of any sort of written material.