This standard covers the outputting of digital files to a remote device such as an imagesetter, CTP system (Computer to Plate) or production scale digital printer at a different location, possibly in a different country.
It applies to you if you work in a studio, imaging bureau, pre-press department or digital printing environment and send digital files to remote devices for production-scale printing.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Configure files and devices for remote output
check the files for remote output have been approved for use in accordance with organisational procedures
confirm that the file(s) to be sent are in the right format and are of a suitable size for transmission to and use by the remote device
confirm that any routers, modems and network protocol settings are configured in a way that will allow output of files
check firewalls are configured in a way that will allow output of files
check that any virtual private networks are set up in line with job requirements at both ends
Connect to remote devices and output files
establish connection to the remote device in the appropriate way for the device, resolving any connection problems you encounter
send information to the remote location about the files to be output and obtain approval when it is necessary for sending files to the remote device in accordance with organisational procedures
check the relevant job information is available to be sent and it is in the correct format in accordance with organisational requirements
select the correct option to print to when there is more than one job queue or job setting on the remote device in accordance with organisational requirements
check the remote device is ready to receive and deal with any problems that may prevent the remote output from proceeding in accordance with organisational procedures
upload the file(s) to the appropriate queue on the remote device or, when printing directly to the device, select the appropriate parameters in the print dialogue boxes and start printing in accordance with organisational procedures
follow organisational procedures to check that file(s) are error free on completion of file transfer or printing when they are received by the remote site
take appropriate action to resolve any problems with the remote output including re-sending file(s) when necessary in accordance with organisational procedures
complete all necessary records on the output to the remote device in accordance with organisational procedures
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand
the law as it affects printing: copyright and ownership of images, data protection
ethical issues relevant to printing: confidentiality
hazards and risks in your own job, their assessment and the action to take to deal with them
relevant health and safety regulations on the safe handling of equipment and materials, and the safe use of computer equipment
manufacturer's health and safety requirements relevant to your job
computer system security and virus protection
how to communicate with colleagues and customers
workplace objectives, priorities, standards and procedures
the set-up of digital communications equipment and software
the operation of digital communications equipment and software
file conversion techniques
file compression and decompression techniques
how to transmit digital files
file management procedures
job information including job definition format or job ticket
when it is appropriate to output files to remote devices
the format required and how to identify it
the problems that may occur and how to resolve them
recording and reporting procedures
Scope/range
This standard requires the operator to successfully output digital files to a remote device for production scale printing over a wide area network and to overcome typical problems when they arise. This standard is not about sending files to a remote desk-top device such as a laser or inkjet printer for limited output.
PRODPP131 – Output files to remote devices
Overview
This standard covers the outputting of digital files to a remote device such as an imagesetter, CTP system (Computer to Plate) or production scale digital printer at a different location, possibly in a different country.
It applies to you if you work in a studio, imaging bureau, pre-press department or digital printing environment and send digital files to remote devices for production-scale printing.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Configure files and devices for remote output
Connect to remote devices and output files
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand
Scope/range
This standard requires the operator to successfully output digital files to a remote device for production scale printing over a wide area network and to overcome typical problems when they arise. This standard is not about sending files to a remote desk-top device such as a laser or inkjet printer for limited output.
Keywords: digital, print, pre-press, files