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"Scanner Operator"

Job Description - Part 1

Basic Job Description:

Operate electronic or computerized scanning equipment to produce and screen film separations of photographs or art for use in producing lithographic printing plates. Evaluate and correct for deficiencies in the film.

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Job Duties and Tasks for: "Scanner Operator"

1) Activates scanner to produce positive or negative films for each primary color and black in original copy.

2) Unloads exposed film from scanner and places film in automatic processor to develop image on film.

3) Inspects developed film for specified results and quality and forwards acceptable negatives or positives to other workers or customer.

4) Performs tests to determine exposure adjustments on scanner and adjusts scanner controls until specified results are obtained.

5) Positions color transparency, negative, or reflection copy on scanning drum and mounts drum and head on scanner.

6) Analyzes original to evaluate color density, gradation highlights, middle tones, and shadows, using densitometer and knowledge of light and color.

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7) Types on scanner keyboard or touches mouse to symbols on scanner video display unit to input software, or moves controls to set scanner to specific color density, size, screen ruling, and exposure adjustments.

8) Loads film into holder, places holder in exposing chamber, and starts mechanism that loads and secures film on scanner drum.

9) Sharpens dulled blades, using bench grinder, abrasive wheel, or lathe.

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