Recent news of the Enron debacle and the events of September 11 have led me to reflect on the importance of leadership as opposed to management....
Many variables affect the way a printed color is perceived, and when any one of them changes, so does the appearance of the printed color. Just...
Several factors influence the performance of the pad-printing process, including the condition of the ink, the condition of the pad (including shape and hardness), ambient conditions,...
I never cease to be amazed at the creativity and imagination behind many of today’s garment decorations. Graphic designers are constantly reinventing the wheel and introducing...
Ultraviolet (UV) curing technology and its use in screen printing has evolved from infancy in the 1960s to maturity in the 1990s. Improvements in raw materials...
As with any longtime manager in the screen-printing industry, I’ve had my share of experiences in trying to enhance the bottom line by shaving a few...
One of the least favorite places on the planet for every printer, and the one that holds the most potential for disasters, is the inkroom. Usually,...
The raster image processor (RIP) is the brain behind the digital imaging process, regardless of the type of image or output device used. Here, Coudray explores...
Separating artwork for printing on dark shirts can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With the help of Adobe Photoshop, you...
Printing process-color graphics with water-based UV inks offers real benefits in terms of reducing the ink buildup that can occur with conventional UV inks. However, using...