Description
Cover the plate with a thin coat of water and apply oil-based inks with a rubber roller, repelling and sticking the ink to the image area. This image can then further be transferred to paper in various printing processes.
Alternative labels
ink print plate
ink print plates
ink printing plate
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Ink printing plates is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Lithographer: Lithographers make and prepare metal plates to be used as the original in various printing processes and media. Plates are usually laser-etched from digital sources with computer-to-plate technology, but can also be made by applying types of emulsions to the printing plate.
Optional skill
Ink printing plates is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Prepress technician: Prepress technicians prepare printing processes by formatting, setting and composing text and graphics into a suitable form. This includes the capture of text and image and processing it electronically. They also prepare, maintain and troubleshoot printing presses.
References
- Ink printing plates – ESCO
