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3 color job seperation question



 
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Old April 26th, 2007 Apr 26, 2007 3:15:21 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hi I am relatively new to screen printing and I am wondering when I seperate the colors on a job if I print one color over the last color or for an example on a outlined number do I just print the outline and then print the number inside the outline. Also thould I leave a space between the colors. (a very small space)?
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Default Re: 3 color job seperation question

Normally you would print with the colors butt registered. No gap between the colors. Depending on your press and film creation device you may actually need to trap the art slightly. here are some visuals that may help with your seps.
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Default Re: 3 color job seperation question

thank you. I work with vector art alot doing vinyl decals. so to make sure I am hearing you correctly I outline color right against color and dont leave any space between the colors.
 
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Normally you would print with the colors butt registered. No gap between the colors. Depending on your press and film creation device you may actually need to trap the art slightly. here are some visuals that may help with your seps.
For example the gradient or "H" example, you would need to print halftones right? Just wanted to clarify if that is correct.
 
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The gradient "H: would use halftones and the plates are gradients in greyscale.
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