Art created for litho printing can hold a hairline outline.
When designing for screen printing, what is the finest line that should be used?
Use a one-point width for a dark line. But use a two-point width if the dark line traps over another color.
What are the advantages of using Ultra Violet (UV) ink?
There are advantages to the customer, the environment and the printer. The customer gets a higher quality printed piece. UV inks allow the printer to hold the smallest detail, enabling higher resolution, four-color process. The sheen ranges from satin to a very high gloss. The surface if the ink is rub and scratch resistant making it more durable.
UV inks also are environmentally friendly and meet South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) air quality mandates.
We must be very aware of our color rotation and traps because UV inks are transparent. The inks are cured by a UV light at split second speeds.
The inks will not dry into the screen, which allows printing even the thinnest lines and good tones. This gives our clients the best results that screen printing offers.