ISCO Specialization 7321.1.3 Prepress Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Prepress Operator: Prepress operators create a prepress proof, or sample of what the finished product will look like. In many printing contracts, the client at this stage decides whether the print can go through as planned. Since the printing processes for proofs are different from those used in the final process, proofs are always an approximation.
Essential Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Graphics Editor Software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Sketchbook Pro
- Follow Safety Precautions In Printing
- Microsoft Visio
- Types Of Paper
- Provide Customised Products
- Proofing Methods
- Lay Out Digital Written Content
- Operate Printing Machinery
- Gimp (Graphics Editor Software)
- Use Microsoft Office
- Follow A Brief
- Quality Standards
- Produce Prepress Proof
- Printing Techniques
- Perform Image Editing
- Inspect Printing Output
- Synfig
- Prepress Processes
- Arrange Printer Sheets
- Interpret Illustration Needs
Optional Skills
- Use Markup Languages
- Printing Materials
- Manage Process Of Flexographic Print
- Output Electronic Files
- Screen Printing Process
- Communicate With Customers
- Maintain Lithographic Printing Plates
- Perform Machine Maintenance
- Calibrate Electronic Instruments
- Reprography
- Maintenance Of Printing Machines
- Cut Page Edges
- Mix Ink
- Manage Offset Printing Process
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Troubleshoot
- Proofread Text
- Use Colour Printing Programs
Alternative Names
- Proofer
- Pre-Press Artworker
- Proof-Press Operator
- Proof-Press Specialist
- Proof-Press Technician
- Electronic Prepress Operator
- Electronic Pre-Press Operator
- Pre-Press Proofer
- Prelim/Prepress Operator
- Digital Pre-Press Operator
