For best results we recommend CMYK color separating in Adobe Photoshop using the correct color .CSF color profile. For proper separation, start with your ful...

The video below goes through artwork preparation and separation for screen printing. We've also included links to download free shirt and art templates to he...

Using pallet tape has many benefits. The top of which is extending the life of platens and making for an easier cleanup process. The video below covers apply...

Not sure how to adjust your tilt on your Riley Hopkins press? Or are you having trouble setting or locking down the tilt properly? Check out this video and R...

Printing press setup and proper arrangement of your production area can make your screen printing project run smoothly and efficiently. In this How to Screen...

In the video below Ryan goes through setting up your Riley Hopkins JR Screen Printing Press.

Most printers overlook this important step and end up with premature breakdown. When you initially expose your screen you’re just trying to get the image on ...

There are a couple of ways to tell if your screen is under-exposed. The video below goes through the most effective and easy ways to determine this. It's als...

In this video, Kurtis, one of our ROQ Automatic installers, takes us through the process of using a Positive Registration Unit (PRU) alongside a ROQ Automati...

Coating screens with emulsion when you are first beginning your screen printing journey can be difficult and frustrating. Here, Ryan takes us through the 5 m...

If you are using a DUAL DIAZO you will need to mix the Diazo into the emulsion one to two hours prior to coating screens. You will then want to follow the be...

Screen preparation: The importance of degreasing screens. Degreasing screens, do you have to do this? That's a big yes! If you purchase a new or used screen,...

Artwork: Common term for an image or text that will be used for printing. Automatic Press: A screen printing press in which the printing and the operation of...

Making good screens is not rocket science. It isn’t difficult or outrageously expensive. Sometimes taking shortcuts can make it every time consuming and cost...

In your darkroom you also have to control the humidity level. Up to about 50% relative humidity is acceptable, however around 30-45% is ideal. One of the com...

The darkroom is one of the most important parts in the screen printing and having the proper darkroom supplies is very important to the screen printing proce...

Waterproof: This is your best option for inkjet printing. A waterproof film has a special coating on it that retains the ink and allows the film to hold more...

Inkjet printer technology has evolved tremendously in the past 10 years. The quality, clarity and density of the film that an inkjet printer outputs is consi...

Which Software Is Better, CorelDraw/Illustrator or PhotoShop? We get this question often. In reality, both styles of programs are going to get you to the sam...