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name: imagesetter
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'imagesetter' (also: phototypesetter technician, phototypesetter engineer, phototypesetter operator, phototypesetting machine technician, imagesetter engineer, imagesetter technician). Use when the user asks for typical imagesetter work such as: typical imagesetter responsibilities"
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# Imagesetter

Imagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement of text and image on the print sheet. The product is then set onto photo paper or film.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- align content with form
- apply desktop publishing techniques
- arrange printer sheets
- follow safety precautions in printing
- GIMP (graphics editor software)
- graphic design
- graphics editor software
- interpret illustration needs
- lay out digital written content
- Microsoft Visio
- operate digital printers
- operate imagesetter
- operate printing machinery

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/23e3a8a0-905a-45be-983f-4cf32e133e09), O*NET 30.3 (43-9071.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*