Pre-press and pre-media services

This class includes

This class includes:

• composing, typesetting, phototypesetting, pre-press data input including scanning and optical character recognition, electronic make-up
• preparation of data files for multi-media (printing on paper, CD-ROM, Internet) applications
• plate-making services including image setting and plate setting (for the printing processes letterpress and offset)
• cylinder preparation: engraving or etching of cylinders for gravure printing
• plate processing: "computer to plate" CTP (also photopolymer plates)
• preparation of plates and dies for relief stamping or printing
• preparation of:

. artistic works of technical character, such as preparation of lithographic stones and wood blocks

. presentation media, e.g. overhead foils and other forms of presentation

. sketches, layouts, dummies, etc.

. production of proofs

Excludes

This class excludes:

• specialised design activities, see 74.10