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From Manual to Automatic | Deep Dive With Colin
Switching from a manual press to an automatic one is an exciting step for any screen printer looking to scale up their operations. While an auto press can speed up production significantly, there are some essential adjustments to make when dealing with artwork you’re used to printing manually. Whether it’s about tackling color order or understanding how flash drying works differently on auto, this Deep Dive With Colin will take you through the main points of transitioning a six-screen design to a 10-color automatic press—using a high-school-style design as an example.
Automating Screen Printing in Tight Spaces With ROQ
For many screen printers, the dream of automation gets put on hold due to limited space. Whether you’re working out of a small shop or even a two-car garage, the thought of fitting an automatic press can seem impossible. Plus, the costs associated with renting or purchasing a larger space can be daunting.
Learn To ROQ - Intro To Automation Workshop
We have teamed up with ROQ & MADE LAB To bring you a 2 day workshop designed to take your screen printing to the next level.
Join us at the Learn to ROQ workshop, happening October 4th and 5th at RYONET HQ in Vancouver, Washington! Perfect for manual print shops curious about automation, new operators, and startups ready to dive into automation.
Join us at the Learn to ROQ workshop, happening October 4th and 5th at RYONET HQ in Vancouver, Washington! Perfect for manual print shops curious about automation, new operators, and startups ready to dive into automation.
Printavo | Is This The Next Step In Screen Printing?
In this video from Printavo, we learn about a cool new product from MHM screen printing. This product uses a robot to help take shirts off the platen (the flat plate where shirts are placed for printing). This new tool can make screen printing faster and easier.
How the Spyder II is Transforming Screen Printing Businesses
Interested in how to make your screen printing business faster and more efficient? Meet the Spyder II from EXILE Technologies, a game-changing computer-to-screen system that can transform the way you create prints.
Interested in an Automatic Press? Here Are 3 Factors to Consider
So you’re ready for an automatic press. You’ve outgrown your current manual press and are ready to upgrade. Congratulations! Now comes the exciting part: choosing an automatic press to upgrade your shop. How do you know which type of automatic press is best for you? What do you look for when shopping for an auto? Here’s a crash course in choosing the best automatic screen printing machine for your shop.
Boyd Creative's Print Shop Transformation and the Automatic Advantage
Since we last interviewed Boyd Creative six months ago, they have gained 10x the square footage in their new commercial space with a ROQ automatic and accessory equipment. They could barely keep up with orders and had to either upgrade their manual to a Riley Hopkins 300 8x6 or transition to a more extensive shop with an automatic press. In this blog,Â
Boyd Creative Print Shop pulls back the curtain on that process to share their fresh perspective on how to put plans in place for success as you scale up.Â
Should You Buy a New or Used Automatic Screen Printing Press?
Once you decide you want to go auto, you’re just reaching the tip of the iceberg. Now you need to decide how large a press you want, which brand to go with, and whether to buy new or used. A new machine will come to you under warranty, but a used machine will allow you to make your budget go further. So which should you choose? Here’s everything you’ll need to know to make that decision.Â
A Guide to Screen Printing T-Shirts
Each printer has their own unique story of why they got into screen printing. Some wanted to start their own clothing line. Others found it as a way to make a living. No matter what boat you're in, screen printing can be challenging. Check out this easy guide to learn the proper steps for screen printing t-shirts. Â
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.
Research Suggests that FN-INKâ„¢ is the Most Opaque Plastisol Ink
When 12-year-old Lucy Wisnasky was assigned to do a science project, she knew she wanted to do an experiment related to screen printing. Her parents own Shirts Galore & More, a print shop where Lucy has uncovered her passion for screen printing. Why not perform an experiment that's interesting to her and potentially improve an aspect of their business?
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.Â
