Prepare offset printing machine

Description

Adjust, set, and prepare machines for offset printing by calibrating each part of the machine.

Alternative labels

plan offset printing machine
preparing offset printing machine
organise offset printing machine
prepare offset printing machines
ready offset printing machine
arrange offset printing machine

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Prepare offset printing machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Offset printer: Offset printers handle an offset press in order to print an image. The offset press transfers an inked image from the plate to a rubber blanket before to print it onto the printing surface.

Optional skill

Prepare offset printing machine 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.
Photographic developer: Photographic developers use chemicals, instruments, and darkroom photographic techniques in specialised rooms in order to develop photographic films into visible images.

 


 

References

  1. Prepare offset printing machine – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022