CMYK Color ProfilesFor best results we recommend CMYK color separating in Adobe Photoshop using the correct color .CSF color profile. For proper separation,...
How To Screen Print - Free Shirt Art Templates The video below goes through artwork preparation and separation for screen printing. We've also included links to download free shirt and...
Pallet TapeUsing pallet tape has many benefits. The top of which is extending the life of platens and making for an easier cleanup process. The vide...
How To Level Your Riley Hopkins Print HeadNot sure how to adjust your tilt on your Riley Hopkins press? Or are you having trouble setting or locking down the tilt properly? Check ...
Manual Screen Printing Press SetupPrinting press setup and proper arrangement of your production area can make your screen printing project run smoothly and efficiently. I...
Riley Hopkins JR Screen Printing Press SetupIn the video below Ryan goes through setting up your Riley Hopkins JR Screen Printing Press.
What Is Post Hardening?Most printers overlook this important step and end up with premature breakdown. When you initially expose your screen you’re just trying ...
How to tell if your screen is under-exposed.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 dete...
How to use the ROQ Pre Registration System (PRU)In this video, Kurtis, one of our ROQ Automatic installers, takes us through the process of using a Positive Registration Unit (PRU) alon...
5 Common Mistakes Beginner Screen Printers Make When First Coating a Screen with EmulsionCoating screens with emulsion when you are first beginning your screen printing journey can be difficult and frustrating. Here, Ryan take...
Screen Emulsion Coating TechniquesIf 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 w...
Degreasing Screens for Screen Printing, Screen DegreasingScreen preparation: The importance of degreasing screens. Degreasing screens, do you have to do this? That's a big yes! If you purchase a...
Screen Printing GlossaryArtwork: Common term for an image or text that will be used for printing. Automatic Press: A screen printing press in which the printing ...
What Type Of Screen Should I Use?Making good screens is not rocket science. It isn’t difficult or outrageously expensive. Sometimes taking shortcuts can make it every tim...
Humidity ControlIn your darkroom you also have to control the humidity level. Up to about 50% relative humidity is acceptable, however around 30-45% is i...
Do I Need To Create A Darkroom?The darkroom is one of the most important parts in the screen printing and having the proper darkroom supplies is very important to the s...
Types Of Film For Film OutputWaterproof: This is your best option for inkjet printing. A waterproof film has a special coating on it that retains the ink and allows t...
Laser Output -vs- Inkjet OutputInkjet printer technology has evolved tremendously in the past 10 years. The quality, clarity and density of the film that an inkjet prin...
CorelDraw and Illustrator vs. PhotoshopWhich Software Is Better, CorelDraw/Illustrator or PhotoShop? We get this question often. In reality, both styles of programs are going t...