Screenprint March 2022

Cornerstones of a Quality Image
With the proper attention to the process and making small changes in the process, the pinnacle of success is easily in sight.

Achieving better ink transfer through Control of Off-Contact Distance
The screenprinting process is unique in that it is the only printing process requiring the use of off-contact to transfer the ink onto the substrate.

Resolving Inconsistent Exposure Times
In answer to the age-old problem of why exposure times seem to change across stencils.

Making The Right Decision in an Exposure Lamp
A significant amount of misinformation, as well as dis-information, exists about exposure lamps. Let’s discuss the differences.

Improved Coating Technique to Assure Success
Being successful is not about how quickly the work is done but how great the end result performs.

Just a Minute…
Why is the Theoretical Ink Volume Important? – Learn how to choose the correct mesh for the required ink deposit.

Tools of the Trade
The Fill Blade – The purpose is not to flood the screen, but to fill the mesh openings.

Things Unseen
Interface Pressure and Soft Tops of Platens – It is time we learn about interface pressure and stop buying into myths.

Knowledge Base
Printing 1-2-3 – We tend to make printing far more complicated than it is.

Terminology
Words Matter – Ensure that we are communicating our intention correctly.

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