prepress operator

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.

Alternative Labels

digital pre-press operator

electronic pre-press operator

electronic prepress operator

pre-press artworker

pre-press proofer

prelim/prepress Operator

prepress operator

proof-press operator

proof-press specialist

proof-press technician

proofer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

arrange printer sheets follow a brief follow safety precautions in printing inspect printing output interpret illustration needs lay out digital written content operate printing machinery perform image editing produce prepress proof provide customised products use microsoft office

Essential Knowledge

Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop GIMP (graphics editor software) Microsoft Visio SketchBook Pro Synfig graphics editor software prepress processes printing techniques proofing methods quality standards types of paper

Optional Skills and Competences

calibrate electronic instruments communicate with customers cut page edges maintain lithographic printing plates manage offset printing process manage process of flexographic print mix ink output electronic files perform machine maintenance proofread text troubleshoot use colour printing programs use markup languages wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

maintenance of printing machines printing materials reprography screen printing process

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cf578f1d-1832-4a4d-a3b2-e0a00517b51d

Status

released

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