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51-5111.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Prepress Technicians and Workers

Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.

Primary Directive

Ensure high-quality prepress production for printed materials.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Generate prepress proofs

    Create digital or physical proofs to simulate the final printed product.

  2. 2

    Proofread and quality control

    Review text and images for accuracy and quality before printing.

  3. 3

    Prepare pages for printing

    Use computer software to enter and arrange text and images on pages.

  4. 4

    Conduct preflight checks

    Verify that all necessary files and elements are complete before sending to print.

  5. 5

    Operate printing equipment

    Run presses to produce proofs and monitor print quality throughout the process.

Toolbox Requirements
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.