SCANNER OPERATOR

Domain	Definition
Occupations	Analyzes original copy (material to be reproduced) and operates electronic scanner to produce color-separated positive or negative films for use in production of lithographic printing plates: Analyzes original copy to evaluate color density, gradation highlights, middle tones, and shadows, using densitometer and knowledge of light and color. Types on scanner keyboard or touches mouse to symbols on scanner video display unit to input software, or turns knobs or punches buttons to set scanner to specific color density, size, screen ruling, and exposure adjustments. Loads film into film holder, places holder in exposing chamber and starts automatic vacuum system mechanism that loads and secures film on scanner drum. Activates scanner to produce positive or negative films for each primary color and black in original copy. Unloads exposed film from scanner and places film in automatic processor to develop image on film. Inspects developed film for specified results and quality, using magnifying glass and scope, and forwards acceptable negatives or positives to STRIPPER, LITHOGRAPHIC (print. & pub.) I 972.281-022, PROOFER, PREPRESS (print. & pub.) 972.381-034, or customer. Performs tests to determine exposure adjustments on scanner and adjusts scanner controls until specified results are obtained. May position color transparency, negative, or reflection copy on scanning drum and mount drum and head on scanner. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Anagrams: SCANNER OPERATOR

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "a-a-c-e-e-n-n-o-o-p-r-r-r-s-t"
	-3 letters: transparence.
	-4 letters: cornerstone, nonreactors, nonsecretor, procreators.
	-5 letters: carpenters, cooperates, copartners, nonreactor, personator, precentors, procreates, procreator, pronatores, rencontres.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro.