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The Squeegee Our Basic Tool
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Applying UV Inks & Coatings to Paper
UV inks and coatings have become a prominent technology for the screen printing industry, acceptance having come into common use in the past two decades.Full story -
Value A Concept in Screen Quality Evaluation
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The Rz Value A Concept in Screen Quality Evaluation
The Rz value is a numerical reference to the mesh/emulsion equalization on the screen.Full story -
UV Chemistry Controls
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Drying Blockout Retouching
Indirect photostencil films are dried after mounting. Direct/indirect stencils need two drying stages - after lamination and after washout. To avoid dimensional changes, edge lifting, edge shrinkage and reduction in adhesion, stencils should be dried with cold air; i.e., at ambient temperatures.Full story -
Printing on Dark Shirts
Underbasing isn’t really hard if you just follow some simple rules. Break these rules and you will wonder why your prints just look awful and will stop a bullet.Full story -
The Ink Room
Editor’s Note: This article is specifically aimed at those using flammable solvent-based ink systems. Many of the ideas expressed here, however, are useful for all types of ink systems.Full story -
The Ink Shop and Screen Printing
There are an overwhelming number of little tests one can do to compare two inks.Full story -
RIP Considerations
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RIP Topologies
RIPs can be used a number of ways, depending on the number of printers.Full story -
Getting Good Results From Your RIP
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Do You Need a RIP?
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From Screen Print to Final Cut: Digital All the Way
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Work Flow Tools
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What Else Can a RIP Do?
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Lab Color Model
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Hot Stamping
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Kiss Cutting with Steel Rule Dies
Whether you print on paper, plastic or rubberized synthetics, an entire world of expanded marketing opportunities opens when you can offer a die cut product. This article provide you with some insight into the intricacies of pressure sensitive die cutting.Full story -
Profit with 3-D Doming
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