Intro to Automatic Screen Printing
Learn and expand key skills for screen printing on an automatic screen printing press at the birthplace of screen printing education, Ryonet in Vancouver, WA.
You'll get hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment, guided by industry experts who have years of experience. Whether you want to improve your production speed, master advanced printing techniques, or simply get more comfortable with automatic presses, this class offers the perfect opportunity to elevate your screen printing skills in a supportive and innovative environment.
Instructors
- Miguel Veliz
- Colin Huggins
- Ryan Moor
- Darryl Sapp
Who is Learn to ROQ for?
- The manual print shop who is thinking about automation.
- A new screen print operator looking to get up to speed on automatic printing.
- A business startup wanting to get into screen printing in a serious way.
What You'll take away from Learn to ROQ?
- Key skills and best practices for automatic screen printing.
- Best practices for darkroom screen making.
- Setup efficiencies for maximum productivity.
- Hands on printing with a variety of projects including fleece and simulated process.
- Resources to continue your educational journey.
WHAT/WHEN/WHERE
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Where: Ryonet Headquarters, 12303 NE 56th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
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Time: October 4th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, October 5th: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LEARN TO ROQ AGENDA
Day 1: (Times subject to change)
- 8:30 Doors Open 9:00 Class Commences / Learn To ROQ Presentation
- Tools and process, Variable elimination for maximizing automation, art templates, registration systems lead into next session.
- 9:30 Screen Making
- Best practices in screen making, imaging using film and Exile CTS, and ROQ REG Pru pre registration.
- 10:30 Press Setup A-Z
- Best practice for staging and setting up your automatic screen printing press including tools needed such a squeegee durometers, platen tape, squeegee and flood settings, screen placement and registration, strike offs, and production staging.
- 12:30 Lunch (provided)
- 1:15 Discharge Print
- Demonstration of discharge printing to show different types of ink systems, ink mixing and Revolvink, water base print mode, and dryer calibration including drying calibration for curing consistency.
- 2:45 Afternoon Break
- 3:00 Platens and Tags
- Review and hands on print project of the using different types of platens needed for automatic printing including printing neck tags and sleeves.
- 5:00 PM Happy Hour and BBQ w/ Team
Day 2: (Times subject to change)
- 8:30 Doors Open
- 9:00 Instructor Q&A
- 9:30 Press Maintenance
- How to maintain your ultimate screen printing machine and production area.
- 10:15 Simulated Process Printing Art
- Basics of separations, use of variable underbase/halftone underbases.
- 11:00 Break
- 11:15 Simulated Process Printing
- Hands on printing of simulated process including print order, ink selection, squeegee settings, and production speeds.
- 12:30 Lunch - Pizza
- 1:00 Roller & Stampinator w/ Hoodies
- The application and use case for a smoothing screen or Stampinator, how to successfully set one up, and production outcomes of using one on fleece.
- 2:30 Break
- 3:00 Stampinator & Transfers
- Turning your automatic into a high speed transfer machine with traditional and DTF transfers.
- 4:00 Conclude and Q&A
TRAVEL
Nearest Airport:
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Portland International Airport (PDX)
Nearest Hotels:
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Heathman Lodge: Experience luxury at 7801 NE Greenwood Dr. Vancouver, WA. 98662. For bookings, call (360)254-3100.
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Best Western: A blend of comfort and convenience at 9420 NE Vancouver Mall Dr. Vancouver, WA. 98662. Reach out at (360) 256-0707.
CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING POLICY
- Life happens. Reschedule 24 hours in advance to avoid a $50 re-booking fee.
- Commitment is key. Once enrolled, refunds are not available.
- Opt for in-store credit, and invest in your future purchases at Ryonet.
- For any assistance, reach out to us at support@ryonet.com or call 1-800-314-6390.
*Ryonet holds no responsibility for lost deposits or travel bookings due to unforeseen changes.*
