Scanning Operator Handicraft & Printing Workers

The techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.

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Principles of Image Printing Technology

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The principles, advantages, and disadvantages of various diagnostic and interventional imaging methods.

The process of reproducing, reprinting, or copying graphic material especially by mechanical or electronic means such as photography or xerography.

Correct and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is …

Create and process two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital images depicting animated objects or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modelling programs.

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 …

Check for colour consistency and possible flaws in the scanned material.

Create digital files in the computer system after quality checking printing or scanned documents for malfunctions.

Load and handle the material to be scanned safely and make sure that the scanning equipment is clean.

Set up and operate scanner equipment and its hard- and software.

Prepare documents for scanning by determining logical breaks and unitization of hard copy documents and assembling and reassembling these afterwards.

Produce scanned images that satisfy different categories and are free of potential defects.

Use a mouse, keyboard or other controls to set up the scanner precisely.

Report on the instrument calibration measurements and results. A calibration report includes the objectives and approach of the test, descriptions of tested instruments or products, test procedures, and test results.

The technique that allows printing a digital-based image directly onto a variety of materials, mostly using inkjet or laser printer.

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Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

Upkeep procedures and technical working of machines that produce printed graphical material.

Methods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.

The different criteria used to determine differences in paper types such as coarseness and thickness, and the different fabrication methods and wood types from which the types of paper stem.

Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.

Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.

Verify that the printing output is satisfactory using various methods such as visual verification, use of spectrophotometers or densitometers. The problems that might occur include misregisters or colour variation.

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Possess the ability to work with the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office at a capable level. Create a document and do basic formatting, insert page breaks, create headers or …

Fit the cutting template, set the guillotine, load pages and trim the edges to obtain the desired shape while keeping production quality and quantity.

Lay out pages by selecting sizes, styles and entering text and graphics into computer systems.

Maintain system logs or manuals to document equipment testing and operation.

Use tools to create small holes or series of holes in printed material in order to allow easy separation from designated sections of the printed output.

Accept and pre-process input documents and orders to be used for print production.