Skills by Occupation

printing plate making set scanner controls read job ticket instructions perform image editing prepare colour mixtures printing techniques scale copies maintain lithographic printing plates photoengraving follow safety precautions in printing follow production schedule ink printing plates printing materials prepare printing form screen printing inks print stripping quality standards offset printing mix ink prepare films for printing plates operate laser plate maker machine

produce prepress proof store negatives printing media proofing methods prevent paper jams apply opaque manage offset printing process manage inventory digital printing scan negatives printed goods processes oversee quality control perform machine maintenance edit photographs wear appropriate protective gear maintenance of printing machines use colour printing programs reduce dots order supplies edit negatives lay out digital written content train employees