181301 Composition and plate-making

This type 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
• production of proofs

This type excludes:

• graphic design and visual communication activities (see 741002)