Description
Set up and operate scanner equipment and its hard- and software.
Alternative labels
operate scanners
activate scanner
handle scanner
operating scanner
use scanner
control scanner
run scanner
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate scanner is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Reprographics technician: Reprographics technicians are responsible for the full or partial process of reproduction of graphical documents through mechanical-driven or digital means, such as photography, scanning or digital printing. These activities are commonly performed for purposes of maintaining archives or other structured catalogues.
Scanning operator: Scanning operators tend scanners. They feed print materials into the machine and set controls on the machine or on a controlling computer to obtain the highest resolution scan.
Optional skill
Operate scanner 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.
Imagesetter: Imagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement of text and image on the print sheet. The product is then set onto photo paper or film.
References
- Operate scanner – ESCO
