Desktop Publishers

Tasks Include:

• Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
• Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
• Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
• Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
• Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
• Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
• Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
• View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.

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