- #Do i need accu rip to print for screen printing manual#
- #Do i need accu rip to print for screen printing software#
- #Do i need accu rip to print for screen printing plus#
Jacket Hold Down – Jacket printing requires the jacket be held firmly in place during printing with this printer attachment. Tension Meter – This device when placed on a screen will tell you the tension of that screen, measured in Newtons. Safety Kleen Part Washer – Most larger shops use Safety Kleen part washer tanks to clean their squeegees and spatulas. Retensionable Frames allow you to tighten mesh after each use. Retensionable Frames – After use, screen mesh will lose tension. Spray Adhesive – Low tack adhesive used to hold garments in place during printing. Temperature Tapes – These will help you determine actual dryer temperature. Ink Degrader – Chemical used to clean ink from screens after use.īrushes – Soft bristle brushes (and separate) used for 1) Ink Degrader, 2) Emulsion Remover, and 3) Degreaser.ģ” Tape and Tape Gun – For taping the inside of your screens before printing. At least 1” clearance required on each side from the inside dimension of your screen.Įmulsion Remover – Chemical used for degrading emulsion for screen reclaim.ĭegreaser – Chemical for cleaning screens prior to coating with emulsion. Scoop Coater – Used to coat emulsion onto your screens. Requires spotting gun solution as well.Ĭurable Reducer – This product is used for thinning your inks.Įmulsion – A dual cure emulsion is the most forgiving and easiest to work with. Spotting Gun – For cleaning plastisol drips, drops and fingerprints from printed garments. Quart Containers – For use in mixing ink colors. Scale – Necessary for weighing inks in mixing system.
#Do i need accu rip to print for screen printing plus#
Inks – Buy a starter mixing system that allows you to mix any color, plus white, black and any common colors such as for local schools. Squeegees – You’ll need them to be a minimum of 1” smaller on each side than the inside dimension of your screens.Ħ approximately 15” with medium durometer bladesĦ approximately 5” with medium durometer blades for left-chest designs You’ll want to end up with enough screens for several days production. Screens – Wood frames are fine, and you should buy them pre-stretched. Most printers rarely use more than a 13" wide film, so an inexpensive device like the Epson 1430 will do the job.
#Do i need accu rip to print for screen printing software#
Heat Press – Optional but necessary if you plan to do any team printing.įilm Output Device – An Epson inkjet printer and RIP software is the package of choice for creating your film positives. Power Washer – Used for reclaiming screens for reuse. Washout Sink – You can buy something professionally made or improvise. ON and OFF are all the controls you'll need.Įxposure Unit – Pinpoint light source is best, but the sun will work on a budget. Extra bells and whistles won't matter here.
#Do i need accu rip to print for screen printing manual#
Six Color Manual Press – With a six color machine you can print most anything.Ĭonveyor Dryer – Required for any real production, and air flow is a plus.įlash Dryer – A must if you’re printing on dark garments. During screen printing classes, I regularly get the question, "What do I really need to get started in this business?" Here's my list to use as a guideline.
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