As a Scanning Operator, you will need to master following:

• check for flaws in scanned material
• create digital files
• follow safety precautions in printing
• handle scanning material safely
• imaging techniques
• operate scanner
• prepare documents for scanning
• produce scanned images
• set scanner controls

More generally, a scanning operator is also versed in:

• calibrate electronic instruments
• create digital images
• printing techniques
• reprography
• write calibration report

It also helps to know the following:

• cut page edges
• digital printing
• inspect printing output
• maintenance of printing machines
• perforate printed media
• printing on large scale machines
• process printing input
• types of paper
• copyright legislation
• digitise documents
• follow a brief
• lay out digital written content
• maintain system logs
• manage digital documents
• meet deadlines
• perform image editing
• troubleshoot
• use microsoft office
• use spreadsheets software
• use word processing software