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Prepress Technicians and Workers format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed, and they may also produce printing plates. This category includes digital and photo typesetting.

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Prepress technicians and workers typically work indoors in settings where noise levels are distracting or uncomfortable. It is not unusual for people in this job to be exposed to contaminated materials. On a typical workday, workers often use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Being able to quickly repeat the same tasks is important in this work. Workdays often include face-to-face discussions and email contacts. Workers may experience stress in this job due to time pressure. These workers sometimes make decisions that have impacts on other staff and on their companies. The number of hours that prepress technicians and workers work each week varies depending on their work setting and other factors.

Usually one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers - an apprenticeship may be available.