Prepress Technicians and Workers
Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
26 tasks analyzed
Generate prepress proofs in digital or other format to approximate the appearance of the final printed piece.
Proofread and perform quality control of text and images.
Enter, position, and alter text size, using computers, to make up and arrange pages so that printed materials can be produced.
Perform "preflight" check of required font, graphic, text and image files to ensure completeness prior to delivery to printer.
Operate and maintain laser plate-making equipment that converts electronic data to plates without the use of film.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generate prepress proofs in digital or other format to approximate the appearance of the final printed piece. | - | - | - |
| Proofread and perform quality control of text and images. | - | - | - |
| Enter, position, and alter text size, using computers, to make up and arrange pages so that printed materials can be produced. | - | - | - |
| Perform "preflight" check of required font, graphic, text and image files to ensure completeness prior to delivery to printer. | - | - | - |
| Operate and maintain laser plate-making equipment that converts electronic data to plates without the use of film. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$47,300
per year
Mean Wage
$49,130
per year
Employment
23K
workers
Wage Range
$34,270 - $65,530
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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