jaggraphics

When burning a screen and the screen rinses most of the emulsion out but not enough that the ink will go through, am I burning it too long or not long enough....I know there is someone out there that knows the answer to this question.
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screamokickkid

it sounds that you're burning it too long because the emulsion isn't rinsking away. i've had that problem. the design is distringuishable but you still have a problem printing. so expose less time.
hope that's helpful =D

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BestPrinterever

It seems to me you expose it too long but there are many other considerations in order to find your right time

 

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studog79

Most people do not burn them long enough. Use a 1500 psi powerwasher on your screens.

 

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jaggraphics

Thanks!!! I took it down 15 seconds and it was perfect!!!!

 

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Solmu

Could be overexposed (so it's not all washing out) or underexposed (so too much is washing out, running down the back of the screen, drying in place, and creating a thin film over your print area).

If your positives are light, the first is more likely. If your emulsion coating is especially thick, the second is more likely.

edit: aaaand I took too long to respond Glad you got it sorted

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out da box

15 seconds?!? That's what I'm talking about! Good job!

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