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Prepress Workers

Prepress workers create printing plates that are used on printing presses.

Prepress workers transfer images to printing plates. They monitor the color and quality of photos that will be incorporated into print materials.

Prepress Workers are in the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications career cluster and the Printing Technology pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$22.48 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   -17.9%

Shrinking    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Postsecondary vocational training is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Examine paste-ups, artwork, film, and instructions to determine color, size, and camera work needed.
  • Edit photos and artwork. Make adjustments to color, contrast, and density as needed.
  • Use page layout software to modify content before printing.
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Job Title Examples:

 Desktop Operator,  Electronic Prepress Technician (EPP Tech),  Plate Mounter 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.