This is skilled work as a journeyman printer for the computerized photocomposition system in the Division of Printing. The work involves operating computerized equipment to format and photocompose a variety of printing material. Work includes writing formats, inputting and editing material to be printed, and operating photocomposition and film processing equipment. Work may also include composing, typesetting, correcting proofs, job makeup and preparing layout work.
Work is performed in accordance with standard trade practices.
Operates computerized photocomposition equipment to produce type on photo-sensitive paper or film via computer input. Operates automatic film processor which includes mixing chemicals for processor and cleaning the processor. Prepares type for final output in paginated format by using knowledge of footnote format, tables, wraparounds, running heads and left and right margins. Sets type, pastes-up jobs and book forms or reproduction proofs, reads and corrects galley, job, and page proofs and performs makeup, composition and layout work. Performs layout work.