Business Card Printer
めいしいんさつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that operates offset printing machines to produce high-quality printed materials starting with business cards.
Description
Business card printers handle plate making and color proofing of submitted data, offset printing machine setup, ink mixing, printing supervision, and finishing (cutting and inspection). To faithfully reproduce customer designs and color specifications, fine machine adjustments and color checks are important. They handle everything from mass production lines to small-run on-demand printing, requiring knowledge of various papers and processing specifications.
Future Outlook
While demand is decreasing in some areas due to digitalization and the expansion of online printing services, there is steady demand for skilled technicians in business card printing that requires short turnaround times and high quality.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Business Card Printing Operator → Printing Machine Operator → Plate Making Technician → Printing Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
CTP Plate Making / Cutting Machine Operation / Ink Mixing / Offset Printing Machine Operation / Printing Machine Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Color Management / DTP Software Operation (InDesign・Illustrator) / Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Technology / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments to colors and alignments directly impact quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and material handling. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because deadlines can be tight and high quality is demanded in short periods of time. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily reproduces existing designs, so there is little need for creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- DTP Expert
- Printing Technology Certification (Japan Printing Technology Association)
Related Jobs
- Offset Printer
- Plate Making Technician
- Printing Machine Operator