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Old May 5th, 2008 May 5, 2008 9:56:57 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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I understand the 1/8th inch off contact however should the screen be level? right now as you look at the screen to print is it lower towards me and higher toward the center of the heads where the screen mounts. I have a workhorse 4 color station.
 
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Default Re: quick off contact question!!!!!

yep, screen should be level. i use an 1/8" piece of coroplast on platen to "trick" the screen into resting flat, adjust, tighten... blammo!
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Default Re: quick off contact question!!!!!

Also check your print head; some have a "level" adjustment that will make the screen level...if unsure, ask the mfg. If not, then the previous poster had a good "fix".
 
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I got all the adjustment set and its printing beautifuly! What fun! I really do enjoy screen printing, especially now that i am getting the hang of it and working through the quirks. I sure need to pay much closer attention to my reg marks though. lining up for my other colors is tough! Think i got it figured out for this run however.
 
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