Printed goods processes

Description

The various types and characteristics of producing printed goods such as catalogues, flyers, etc.

Alternative labels

printed goods process
printed goods production
measurement of printed goods
printed goods processing
processing printed goods

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Printed goods processes is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Optional knowledge

Printed goods processes is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge 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.
Online marketer: Online marketers use e-mail, internet and social media in order to market goods and brands.

Bindery operator: Bindery operators tend machines that bind printed or unprinted paper into volumes using staples, twine, glue or other binding technologies.
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.
Digital printer: Digital 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 pages without lengthy or labour intensive technical steps intervening between the finished digital product and the print.
Paper stationery machine operator: Paper stationery machine operators work with machines that perform one or more operations on paper to make it suitable for specific markets, such as punching holes, perforating, creasing, and collating with a carbon coated sheet.
Book-sewing machine operator: Book-sewing machine operators tend a machine that stitches paper together to form a volume. They check that signatures are inserted the right way and the machine does not jam.
Laminating machine operator: Laminating machine operators tend a machine that applies a plastic layer to paper to strenghten it and protect it from wetness and stains.
Screen printer: Screen printers tend a press that presses ink through a screen. Industrial screen printing is often used to print on materials that are hard to use with other processes, like rigid plastic surfaces.
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.
Typesetter: Typesetters ensure that printed text is correctly set and visually pleasing. While typesetting was originally done manually and later employed techniques like linotype and phototypesetting, almost all typesetting is now done digitally using design programs or specialised typesetting programs.
Print folding operator: Print folding operators tend a machine that folds paper and bundles of paper.
Product and services manager: Product and services managers are in charge of defining the content and structure of a catalogue or portfolio within a company.

 


 

References

  1. Printed goods processes – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022