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Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.

Bind books and other publications or finish printed products by hand or machine. May set up binding and finishing machines.

Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Includes proofreaders of Braille.

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Data Entry Keyers

Desktop Publishers

Etchers and Engravers

Prepress Technicians and Workers

Print Binding and Finishing Workers

Printing Press Operators

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

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