Setup and teardown are often the biggest friction points in a print shop. Whether you are running a manual press or a high-volume automatic, the goal is to keep the ink on the shirt and off the edges of your mesh. Traditional tape gets the job done, but it also creates a lot of waste and adds minutes to every single job.
That's where the printGRIP printLINER comes in.
Learn how printLINER replaces disposable tape with a reusable system that keeps your screens clean, reduces shop waste, and significantly speeds up your workflow.
What is printLINER?
The printGRIP printLINER Full Kit is a reusable screen printing accessory designed to eliminate the need for traditional taping. This system uses a magnetic locking strip to seal the screen, ensuring your setup stays consistent and clean from the first print to the last.
The kit includes a top liner and a back metal frame specifically built to fit standard 23 inch by 31 inch aluminum frames. By using this reusable liner, you are not just saving time; you are also lowering your ongoing production costs by removing the need for disposable supplies.
Key Features of the printLINER System:
- Reusable Liner System: Stop peeling and reapplying tape between every job.
- Waste Reduction: Minimize shop waste by replacing single-use materials with a long-term solution.
- Magnetic Locking: Provides a secure, strong bond that keeps ink in the well and away from the frame edges.
- Simple Integration: It fits directly into your existing workflow without needing new machinery or major changes.
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How to Use printLINER in Your Shop
The beauty of the PrintLINER is how quickly you can get it onto your press. To apply it, you simply drop the PrintLINER into the well of your screen, align the magnetic locking strip to the inside liner, and lock it on. 
It works perfectly whether you are running an automatic press or a manual setup. Because the back metal frame sits inside the rails, it is compatible with both top and side clamps.
One of the best practices for using this system is to save specific liners for specific colors. When you are done with a job, scrape your ink out just as you would with a taped screen.
Then, remove the printLINER and store it for the next time you need that color. This saves even more time on cleanup and protects the liner from being exposed to harsh chemicals unnecessarily.
Tips for Maximum Efficiency:
- Optimal Squeegee Use: The dimensions of the liner allow you to use up to a 16 inch squeegee.
- Consistent Off-Contact: The metal backing frame is less than a millimeter thick, and has no impact on your off-contact settings.
- Strategic Color Management: Replace tape with a PrintLINER for your most-used inks, like white and black, to see the biggest impact on your production speed.
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Why Reusable Equipment Can Make A Big Difference
Every minute saved in setup is a minute you can spend on actual production. If your shop processes ten jobs a day and you save five minutes of taping per screen, that is nearly an hour of found time every single day. Over a month, that efficiency adds up to more capacity and higher profit margins.
Beyond the time savings, shifting to reusable supplies helps you build a more sustainable shop. Printers are often looking for ways to be more eco-friendly, and reducing the rolls of tape you go through every week is a simple, effective way to make progress on that goal.
If you are looking to save money, speed up your workflow, and be more economically and eco-friendly in your shop, it is time to look beyond the tape roll.
Check out printLINER today and see how a small change in your setup can make a massive difference in your daily production.
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