imagesetter

Imagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement of text and image on the print sheet. The product is then set onto photo paper or film.

Alternative Labels

phototypesetting machine operator

imagesetter engineer

phototypesetter engineer

phototypesetting machine engineer

phototypesetting machine technician

imagesetter

imagesetter technician

phototypesetter technician

phototypesetter operator

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

produce prepress proof operate digital printers arrange printer sheets output electronic files align content with form lay out digital written content use typesetting software follow safety precautions in printing operate printing machinery prepare imposition operate imagesetter apply desktop publishing techniques interpret illustration needs

Essential Knowledge

print stripping typography graphics editor software printing materials Adobe Illustrator reprography typesetting machines Microsoft Visio SketchBook Pro graphic design Synfig printing techniques GIMP (graphics editor software) quality standards Adobe Photoshop

Optional Skills and Competences

maintain lithographic printing plates perform image editing follow work schedule use colour printing programs digitise documents track changes in text editing reduce dots create digital images inspect printing output proofread text communicate with customers operate scanner prepare films for printing plates develop film use word processing software reproduce documents set colour profiles

Optional Knowledge

printing plate making publishing industry prepress processes printed goods processes maintenance of printing machines printing media

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/23e3a8a0-905a-45be-983f-4cf32e133e09

Status

released

Occupations

imagesetter

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI