Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up and maintain output device
- Adjust and manipulate images/files
- Files on electronic media are evaluated as to suitability for output
- Appropriate output resolution and data are set
- Appropriate screen angle and dot type are set according to job specifications
- Colour profiles appropriate to the job specifications are applied as required
- Availability of high resolution images for Open Prepress Interface (OPI) process is assessed
- Appropriate fonts are made available
- All support files are included with the job
- Output image
- File is prepared for output to plate setter or digital printing press using industry designated software
- If outputting to plate, plate material is selected according to press requirements and job specifications
- If outputting to plate, plate size is selected according to press requirements
- Image is positioned on plate/press with correct orientation for grip
- Job queuing is managed to ensure efficient production
- Images are outputted to appropriate medium
- Output is processed according to job specifications
- Evaluate result