Elements and Performance Criteria
- Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements
- Source printing requirements from relevant personnel and follow throughout preparation process
- Obtain relevant specifications for software and image file formatting from relevant personnel
- Discuss and resolve with relevant personnel any constraints associated with different printing processes and other diffusion techniques
- Prepare files for pre-press processing
- Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques
- Choose suitable test charts or targets and print to appropriate specifications for ink density and stock on linearised proofer
- Calibrate digital proofing device to examine test charts and use results to generate colour profile
- Print test file on calibrated digital proofing device and use results to generate output profile for press and stock
- Produce sample image, confirm with relevant personnel and modify if required
- Optimise images and output image product to profile specifications using industry standards
- Save image files in appropriate format for pre-press processing and prepare invoice or account for client
- Assemble completed images for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver with invoice or account to agreed location by appropriate methods within agreed timeframe
- Wrap up and review print preparation
- Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards
- Review feedback from relevant personnel on final printed product
- Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
- Evaluate own performance in job context and identify future improvements
- Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from job