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Career Guidance Skills working with computers S5.7 - using digital tools to control machinery S5.7.0 - using digital tools to control machinery Operate digital printers
Description
Handle inkjet and laser printers, allowing the operator to print documents in a single 'pass'. Download or print the digital files to the digital printing machine using the correct machine and print download settings so that the correct fonts and substrates are used and the output meets the specifications and required quality standards.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 0 occupations
- Total: 3 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- ImagesetterImagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement …
- Digital printerDigital printers work with machines that print directly to the medium, without an intervening plate. Digital printers usually use laser or inkjet technology to print individual pag…
- Reprographics technicianReprographics technicians are responsible for the full or partial process of reproduction of graphical documents through mechanical-driven or digital means, such as photography, sc…
Related skills
- Digital printing
- Printing on large scale machines
- Reproduce documents
- Set colour profiles
- Printing materials
- Quality standards
- Printing techniques
- Communicate with customers
- Inspect printing output
- Follow safety precautions in printing
- Maintenance of printing machines
- Troubleshoot
- Operate printing machinery
- Produce prepress proof
Last updated on February 19, 2026
