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Selecting a Manual Silk Screen Press

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silk screening presssilk screening pressNearly every person buying a press asks the price, but almost no one asks about the manual press construction and features that determine profitability.

Wouldn’t you think people would be interested in the quality of printing, because that is the reputation of the screen printing shop? A good reputation attracts repeat business. Press construction and features also determine how long a job takes to set up and print. That is more money in a screen printer’s pocket than the difference in purchase price…..a lot more! No one asks these questions. So Printwear Magazine will provide the most important questions and answers.

Printing Demonstration by McElroy Tees

Posted by Roger

McElroy T's from Roger Jennings on Vimeo.

Common Mistakes 6 - Springs and Shocks

Posted by Roger

Common Mistake 6 from Roger Jennings on Vimeo.

Springs or shocks? That is danger or a maintenance problem. Find out what to do. Temperature guns are a waste of money, and you will find out why. Platen brackets can be a major source of printing problems. Find out whether you have a problem platen bracket, or a good bracket, and how that makes a difference.

Common Mistakes 2 of 9 - Stretch and Glue Frames

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Common Mistakes 2 from Roger Jennings on Vimeo.

All mesh relaxes. Unless the mesh is re-tensioned, the mesh will move in the frame. Mesh must be re-tensioned a number of times until the frame has been used to print at least 500 prints. Then the print quality will not decline as you print more garments.

Common Mistakes 4 of 9 - Print Head

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Common Mistake 4 from Roger Jennings on Vimeo.

Print head pitch adjustments make such a big difference to your printing. Wait until you find out how press designs affect your ability to print in registration and with a soft feel to the ink.

Screen Printing's Best Screen

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Screen Printing's Best Screen from Roger Jennings on Vimeo.

Of the many screens available, one stands out for producing the best quality prints, most production per hour and fewest problems. Once you buy a few frames you never again buy screens. Replacing mesh is a lot cheaper than buying a new screen, but better is to use the mesh over and over, and only change the emulsion. Tight screens work better than loose screens. Watch for some of the problems of loose screens, because we are probably talking about your shop.

Common Mistakes 5 of 9 - Platen Arm

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Common Mistake 5 from Roger Jennings on Vimeo.

Platen arm support is more critical that you would think. You will want to watch this video!

Common Mistakes 8 of 9 - Temperature Guns and Dangers

Posted by Roger

Common Mistake 8 from Roger Jennings on Vimeo.

Springs vs. shocks. Danger vs. maintenance problems. Temperature guns are waste of money. Platen brackets can be a problem or a solution. Which do you have?

Conveyor Dryers 4 of 4

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Conveyor Dryers 4 from Roger Jennings on Vimeo.

This wraps up the key points you need to know when buying and operating a conveyor dryer. Any questions, contact Roger Jennings at roger@rjennings.com.

Common Mistakes 3 of 9 - Exposure Units

Posted by Roger

Exposure units must have only one bulb for you to have access to the more profitable orders. Like your oven in the kitchen, you must have temperature control on your flash and conveyor dryers, because different types and thicknesses of materials and inks require different amounts of heat. Avoid any salesman who says otherwise.

Common Mistakes 3 from Roger Jennings on Vimeo.