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How Do You Know it's Time to Upgrade to an Automatic Screen Printing Press?
Should you screen print on a manual or automatic press? That’s the million-dollar question. Some printers swear by a manual press, while others have goals to jump to automation as soon as possible. So when do you know it’s time to upgrade to an automatic screen printing press? Here are three questions to ask yourself before you make the jump to a new press.
What is the Purpose of Emulsion Hardener?
Ever had a stencil break down during production? It sucks. Unless you have backup screens ready, production will come to a halt. Your time is valuable. For jobs that need tougher screens, use emulsion hardener to save you time and money.
Artwork Made Simple — New Art Digital Services
We're pumped to announce the launch of our new digital art services. Artwork.Halftoned.com, powered by GraphX Source, will help you with your art that needs to be vectorized, color separated, or digitized, and get it back quickly and print-ready at a reasonable price.
Tips and Tricks for Using a Water-Based Pallet Adhesive
Decided you're ready to kick the aerosol can? Don't blame you. Who wants to inhale chemicals from a spray adhesive? Plus, a spray adhesive gets everywhere — you, your glasses (if you wear them), your press, the ground. Spray adhesive is just not worth it. If you're ready to make a switch, learn the ins and outs of using a water-based pallet adhesive.
How to Screen Print on Face Masks
Face masks aren't going away. Businesses are buying them for their employees. Citizens are wearing them when they run errands. Face masks are a way people can contribute to protecting others, slowing the spread, and flattening the curve. As the demand for face masks rises, so will the need for personalization on the face masks. In our latest video, CVO Ryan Moor shows how to tackle screen printing on cloth face masks.
Make Your Own Face Mask Platen
Face masks are booming right now. To cater to the current market, printers are offering face masks, giving the option to personalize them. While fulfilling face mask orders does help sustain a business, it won't completely replace the revenue other print jobs had brought it. If your business is printing on masks, but doesn't have the funds for a fancy face mask platen, Adam Funderburg of Brainless Tees created a DIY face mask platen and explains how to build the platen in their video.
Destroy Shop Germs with Handy San
I think it's safe to say that majority of us are more conscientious about germs and are more proactive on keeping the germs away. Washing your hands with soap is the best way to kill germs, but sometimes a sink and a bar of soap are out of the way. One way to fix that inconvenience is leaving a bottle or two of Handy San around your shop.
Ryan Moor Chats with Printavo about Ryonet, Allmade, and ROQ.US
During this year's THREADX conference, CVO Ryan Moor sat down with Bruce Ackerman of Printavo, a company that produces shop management software. D...
Your Decorated Apparel Business is Set to Take Off with ROQ.US
In case you haven't heard, ROQ.US has officially been launched. It's the new arm of a decades-old, pioneering legacy now serving North American scr...
Want to Stretch Your Own Screens? Now You Can with ECO Frames!
Repairing a broken screen in minutes sounds like a dream, right? Ripped static screens means you'll need to go online, order a new one, and wait a...
Why Should I Go to a Trade Show?
Lots of trade shows exist. When you think about them, do you imagine people up in your face, trying to sell you stuff that you don't want or need? ...
Why Choose ROQ for Automatic Screen Printing
Are you ready to automate your screen printing business, but are unsure as to which automatic press is right for you? Doing your research is important to ensure you get the right piece of equipment for your shop. One brand of automatic screen printing presses is ROQ. Check out our reasons below on why we think choosing ROQ for automatic screen printing will be the right choice for you.
