Print Worker (Photographic Printing)
ぷりんとこう（しゃしんやきつけ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that produces photo prints by exposing and developing photosensitive paper from film or digital data.
Description
Print Worker (Photographic Printing) is a job that manufactures photo prints through processes such as appropriate exposure on photosensitive paper based on film or digital data, followed by development, fixing, washing, and drying. It involves color correction, retouching, and quality inspection to supply uniform, high-quality prints on the production line. In addition to traditional darkroom techniques, knowledge of operating digital printing equipment and automation control is also required in recent years.
Future Outlook
While the photo printing market is advancing toward digitalization, demand for high-quality and special prints remains. Acquiring digital technology and automation equipment skills will lead to future stability.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Sharp Visual Sensitivity
Work Style
Career Path
Print Operator → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Line Leader → Factory Management Position
Required Skills
Color Adjustment / Darkroom Work Management / Development Processing / Exposure Machine Operation / Fixing Washing Drying
Recommended Skills
Color Management / Digital Printing Machine Operation / Image Editing / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required due to the need to detect fine dust or color unevenness and achieve high-precision color reproduction. |
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