Different durometers have different strengths when it comes to printing and can drastically influence what your printed t-shirts look like. Your screen printed t-shirts are almost here. With our ink loaded on the screen, we pull the squeegee across the image area while evenly applying downward pressure. This forces ink through our screen stencil and onto the shirt resulting in a perfect copy of our image. If this is a 1-color design and the ink is darker than the shirt, then this garment is done and we can cure the print.
But if the ink is lighter than the shirt, or we have to print two or more different colors on the garment, then we need move this shirt to the flash unit. The first color printed on our black shirt. We will need to flash this print before we print our second color.
Our flash unit, drying the first color to the touch so we may print the second color. When we flash the print, the ink we already printed dries to the touch, but is not entirely cured or permanent yet. But this flash will allow us to print additional colors, or print the first color a second time to achieve better opacity, all without affecting the ink from the first print.
Once we have all colors fully printed, the shirt is done! Our two-color shirt, printed and ready to cure. We cure the ink by running the shirt through a high temperature, conveyor belt dryer. Inks must reach a specific temperature in order to be cured and become permanent on the shirt.
Final step, go! Our completed shirt, passing through the dryer unit to cure the print. We use an infrared temperature gun to ensure ink temperature reaches its curing point in the dryer chamber. We then use a variety of hands-on tests to be certain our work will be on your chest for years to come. Using our temperature gun to ensure the ink is reaching curing temperature. There are, of course, numerous variables throughout the entire process.
But this summary covers the basics of screen-printing, for those not intimately familiar with the process. Add a cap, jacket or vacuum attachment and convert this manual screen printing press into a dedicated special purpose screen printer. Diversify your business by manual screen printing coroplast yard signs, heat transfers, bumper stickers, window decals, other signs and more.
Simply depress the footswitch and the powerful vacuum pump holds any flat stock securely without the use of spray adhesive. Odyssey Benchtop Models. Download Product Sheet. What this means is that the machine is made of dense, lasting materials, making it the ideal option for light commercial use. Additionally, this all-metal construction machine has long been known for both durability and sturdiness. This silkscreen press machine can be used on a massive variety of materials, far more than the Yudu above.
This includes glass, metal, fabric, plastic, paper, ceramic, leather, books, and more. Just about any material that is flat enough to be pressed can be pressed with the VEVOR screen printing machine. This allows users to move the four stations independently. It also will limit the need to oil the screen printing machine.
You are not going to need to deal with any maintenance when being used. This is a real workhorse. Additionally, there is a complete set of installation and assembly tools.
The base required a bit of work, but the head is assembled and pre-configured and is ready to attach to the machine base once installed. This saves significant effort and time. If you are looking for the best screen printer for use in your small business, the VEVOR printer is an excellent option. It can easily print 40 to 50 shirts per hour, plenty of room for bulk use. A surprisingly versatile and effective screen printing machine, we are more than impressed with the value that the VEVOR Screen Printing Machine provides owners.
Whether working on larger-scale projects for home or group use, or working on starting your own small business, this is an incredible option to get the job done. In our third place position is a screen printing machine that comes from a brand that seems to appear on all of our buyer guides: Mophorn. The complete Mophorn Screen Printing Kit is perfect for those looking for a dependable and inexpensive screen printer for do-it-yourself projects in the home. This machine does not take a ton of time to learn, and the ease of use is impressive.
The Mophorn screen printer in question is an all-in-one version. It is made from metal, assuring stability and durability in the long run, primarily when being used for personal projects and purposes. This silkscreen printer can be utilized on just about any material type. This includes glass, fabric, plastic, paper, wood, and more. And by more, we mean more! Pillowcases, canvas bags, non-wovens, hats, and more. The possibilities are endless, but it should be noted that this is intended to be a T-shirt printer in essence.
Remember, it comes with their dedicated platen for T-shirt printing. The T-shirt platen layer rotates independently and efficiently. Additionally, this screen printing machine arrives with adjustable dual springs for screen frames. This means that the screen frame can be used at any weight, and can be vertically raised and lowered with ease.
In addition to this, the Mophorn screen printing machine arrives with a stable platform. This supporting device assists in maintaining the balance of the machine when in use. It can be used with four different screen plates at the same time, all four of which come with the machine. Once installed as instructed, the screen layers rotate independently.
Finally, there will be no fundamental need for maintenance once the installation is complete. The Mophorn screen printing press has incredible ease of use, and there is no need to connect to an inkjet printer or a computer to use it.
From multiple platens to adjustable springs, this is an ideal option for a screen printing aficionado looking to take their efficiency to the next level. It is now that we get a bit old school. Additionally, the SHZOND machine provides exceptional reliability that goes beyond even what we have seen with alternative screen printers on this list.
It is ideal for do it yourself projects but also works fine for smaller commercial operations. It is a relatively small machine, at 25x21x This wood platen is removable and can be shifted dynamically in all directions.
Additionally, the screen clamp can be moved up and down depending on how and where you want it, making it ideal for thicker screen frames that other screen printers may not be able to hold. While geared towards the printing process for clothing, this can also be utilized on paper, plastic, wood, circuit boards, metal, woven fabrics, and much much more. Are you working on some personal do-it-yourself projects at home? If so, this machine is an ideal option. But it can also be used to excellent results for small business operations.
Additionally, it stabilizes the intensity of the springs, which prevents squeegees from pushing the ink out at such a force that it ruins the workpiece something that happens far too often with screen printing machines, regardless of quality or price. We have found in our research that this is one of the strongest all-around screen printers, and as such we highly recommend it for a variety of tasks.
Merchmakr is one of the leading brands for screen printing supplies. It is another ideal option for those who are on the hunt for a do-it-yourself screen printing machine. This machine is quite compact, measuring 23x19x17 inches and weighing in at 43 pounds.
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