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Old November 8th, 2008 Nov 8, 2008 7:37:48 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hey there. I have been a DTG printer for about a year now and we recently decided to also take on screen printing. The problem is I know NOTHING about screen printing, and was wondering if there are some good topics, sites or even books that really shed some light on how to get started.

I already have a 4 station 6 color machine with a flash unit, and it is assembled. I also got all the materials to make some shirts, but like I said, I dont know where to begin from start to finish.

Any help would be great, thanks guys.

PS: I searched the forum but I kept finding how to screen print with different methods.
 
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Hey there. I have been a DTG printer for about a year now and we recently decided to also take on screen printing. The problem is I know NOTHING about screen printing, and was wondering if there are some good topics, sites or even books that really shed some light on how to get started.

I already have a 4 station 6 color machine with a flash unit, and it is assembled. I also got all the materials to make some shirts, but like I said, I dont know where to begin from start to finish.

Any help would be great, thanks guys.

PS: I searched the forum but I kept finding how to screen print with different methods.
Try reading Screen Printing for Fun & Profit (I believe that is what it is called. I never personally read the book but I hear it is good for starters).

Good luck, theres a long road ahead! I'm surprised you bought equipment before doing some research!
 
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Hey there. I have been a DTG printer for about a year now and we recently decided to also take on screen printing. The problem is I know NOTHING about screen printing, and was wondering if there are some good topics, sites or even books that really shed some light on how to get started.

I already have a 4 station 6 color machine with a flash unit, and it is assembled. I also got all the materials to make some shirts, but like I said, I dont know where to begin from start to finish.

Any help would be great, thanks guys.

PS: I searched the forum but I kept finding how to screen print with different methods.
you can go to youtube and fine some videos.
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Default Re: How to screen print, need direction.

Here is a link to a past post How to screen print.
Also there is a lot more of information in the forums...
Take your time to read read read, and when you get tired of reading... well keep reading ah.. and don't be shy and ask...
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