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Best Screen Printing Software - Which Program is Best?

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  Organization on the brain? Considering the leap to a business management software to save a few hours of sleep? Give this post a read. If you are new to business management software just know there are a lot of options out there. With that said it can be very overwhelming when trying to pick one or to decide if you even need one. Screen Printing is a unique business to run and due to that several software’s have been created that are catered toward print shops. Picking a screen printing software is like buying a car, there are a lot of manufacturers out there with different options at various price ranges. You must do your research to find out which one works for you and your business’s needs. Some business owners may just need help sending quick quotes and accessing their distributors catalogs while others want full e-Commerce capabilities as well. These software’s offer a slew of features to help you run your shop effectively. Here are a few of the popular capabilities these progra

6 Tips to Choose the Right Transparency Film

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Having the best quality transparency films can significantly impact the quality of your presentation. Most of the time, high-quality transparencies create some distinctive visuals. Even if you look deeply into the current trend or boom in the screen-printing industry , it has increased demand for transparency film for inkjet printers.      However, choosing the right transparency film for inkjet printers is as challenging as choosing the right transparencies for your project. You may require the correct transparency film to create a stencil without any seamers.     6 sure shot tips to choose proper transparency film     Here are a few tips that may guide you through the selection process of transparent film for inkjet printers .    Printer type you have     Always ensure your printer is compatible with your type of transparency film. You can have fair judgment if you countercheck this information through the printer's user guide. Also, if you are using a good quality printer, i

Help! Screen Printing Emulsion Troubleshooting

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  Let’s talk about some common problems that you may encounter when working with screen printing emulsion. Emulsion can and typically is the biggest pain point when it comes to silk screening/ screen printing. We get questions daily regarding exposure times, how to wash it out or just simply how to get the emulsion to work. We would be lying to you if we said we can the perfect the process or make it seamless for you, but we can get you close. We have compiled a list of the most common emulsion issues and give quick easy tips to troubleshoot. Issues coating your screen with emulsion Here are a few key points to remember when going to coat your screen. Do not over-fill or under-fill your  scoop coater . Fill it about halfway and make sure the emulsion is spread throughout the coater evenly. Second, you want to hear contact between the mesh and your scoop coater, don’t be afraid to apply pressure to your screen. Next use whichever side you prefer on your scoop coater, some people will te

Must-Have Screen Print Tools & Accessories

Imagine you have a mug with your favorite cartoon printed on it or any other design you like.   It feels great; everyone loves it.   You might be familiar with the fact that you can print on your favorite tee shirt, mug, or any other item using screen printing. But before you get started with screen printing, you need some essential equipment.   Are you a beginner? Do you know what those are?   Read this guide to learn about the Must-Have screen print tools & Accessories for a successful print job.   5 Essential Screen Print Tools & Accessories   You need some equipment to print your favorite design on your tee shirt; without them, it’s impossible even to imagine screen printing. The essential screen print tools and accessories are as follows:-   Screen Printing Frame   The essential tool for screen printing is a screen printing frame. It’s a frame on which a mesh stencil is stretched. Screen printing frame comes in various sizes and metals, including wood, iron, and aluminum.