Scanner operators use technology to produce color printing materials. They analyze the quality of scanned materials, evaluate light and color, and may handle physical printing equipment. They engage in digital archiving and provide valuable services to employers.
A scanner operator uses new technology to produce color printing materials for employers. The more specialized types of scanner operators are involved in using an electronic scanner to produce positive or negative films for lithographic printing. Other types of scanner operators may simply be involved in using a conventional scanner machine to transform a traditional paper visual image into a digital visual file that can be reprinted later or transmitted electronically.
Most often, scanner operators are involved in analyzing the quality of scanned materials. This includes assessing color density and carefully observing tones, shadows, and other visual information. Scanner operators often evaluate light and color to provide a holistic result for visuals, whether film or digital images. They look to elements of a photograph, such as exposure, to manage contrast for the final printed result. For other types of visuals, scanner operators may consider physical fading or other attributes as part of the overall analysis.
The job may involve a lot of physical use of technology. A scanner operator usually loads the film into a holder or chamber. He or she can also use a mouse, keyboard or other controls to precisely define scanner operation. This professional may also be involved in the physical storage of movie files, which can be an intensely physical operation that requires certain amounts of physical strength.
In addition to using an electronic scanner, the scanner operator may also be responsible for handling physical printing equipment. In large scan configurations, high quality printers can scale to produce large items such as banners or wide sheets. Scanner operators may need to know how to use these larger printers and other types of physical equipment.
Generally, the scanner operator will be involved in the finer elements of visual production as described above. Scanner operators will be responsible for evaluating minute visual details of images. They often engage in so-called “digital archiving”, where documents are scanned and processed, then stored for eventual use. In both quality assurance and effective archiving, the scanner operator will provide valuable services to the employer in terms of general management and distribution of digital or print materials; although they usually consist of photos, they can also include diagrams or plain text.
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