Credentials for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
3 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $40,100. See full occupation profile →
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Digital File Prep for Printing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Prepare digital files for printing, selecting and applying resolution, file format, color mode, bleed, trim, crop marksCreate PDF files that meet the specifications and requirements of different print processes and productsUse industry-standard preflight software to check and correct common file problems, including missing fontsIdentify various desktop publishing applications and explain their uses for page layoutExplain the difference between raster and vector graphics and edit both types using an image-editing programUse variable data printing and web-to-print technologies to create print personalized or custom products for various aud
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Digital Production Printing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the principles and techniques of digital production printing using electrostatic and inkjet printersPrint various products by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting digital production printers and related equipmentSelect substrates for various print products and processes, based on the characteristicsAdjust printer settings, calibrate color profiles, and perform quality control checks to optimize print qualityManage print workflows, using software tools to organize, prioritize, schedule, and monitor print jobsCompare and contrast the structure, operation, advantages, and disadvantages of electrostatic printers, including laser
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Screen Printing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Research and report on the scope of the screen printing industry, including the range of screen printed productsCompare and contrast offset, flexo, gravure, and screen printing processesUtilize the design process and industry-standard software to prepare graphics for screen printing applicationsIdentify the types of presses that are used in the screen printing industry and outline the characteristics of eachIdentify and use various types of screen printing frames and explain the differences among themSelect the correct screen mesh for given projects, considering composition, mesh count, diameter, weave