In this industry, you can find about a million different theories on just about every aspect of the printing process, whether it be taking the lid...
All of us are familiar with the pitfalls and challenges we face in dealing with digital artwork and the countless electronic configurations in which it may...
In any discussion of halftone screen printing, the subject of dot shape is bound to come up. And the conversation usually concerns the way halftone dot...
"What mesh should we use for this job?" That’s a daily question in many screen-printing shops. Which mesh will best meet the conflicting requirements of ink,...
“What’s the correct exposure time for this emulsion?” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard–and answered–this question, Bill Gates would be coming to...
Editor’s note: Several years ago, Jane Willey developed this comprehensive guide to screenmaking efficiency, which was published in our March 1994 issue. Since the article appeared,...
I’m often confronted with the question, "What causes screens to lose tension?" While this question appears simple, the answer is not. The truth is that a...
Moiré has plagued screen printers since the introduction of the halftone. At one time, it was considered an unavoidable flaw of halftone printing. Today, however, printers...
Selecting a direct emulsion used to be so simple. Ten years ago, only two kinds were available: solvent resistant and water resistant. With the exception of...
Managing and maintaining the digital workflow is one of the most challenging aspects of printing today. Whether we screen print or output to digital-color printing devices,...
