Reproduce documents

Reproduce documents such as reports, posters, booklets, brochures, and catalogues for a range of audiences.

make document copies
create document copies
manufacture document copies
copy documents
reproduce document
reproducing documents

skill/competence

sector-specific

Reproduce documents 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.

Reproduce documents 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.
Print studio supervisor: Print production supervisors organise the activity of one or more teams of machine operators in printing, binding of books and finishing of printed materials. They aim to optimise production processes.
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.
Manufacturing manager: Manufacturing managers plan, oversee and direct the manufacturing process in an organisation. They ensure products and services are efficiently produced within the timeframe and budget given.

References

1. Reproduce documents – ESCO