Hello,
I have been ask about printing about 100 signs for a local store owner. I know I have to use a different ink that air dries. other then that can anyone help me with what kind of mesh to use? any and all help is needed.
Thanks
Use 275-305 and vinyl ink. make sure your emulsion is solvent resistant. When you print these make sure to flood your screen after every print so it doesnt dry on your screen. you may also want to use a hard squeegee
use nazdar corogloss 7900 series. if you use 9700 you'll need the nb-70(?) catalyst. both work fine but the catalyst is about $40/qt. if you don't print signs often, i'd save the expense.
print on like a 180-230 mesh or it will dry in the screen even w/ retarder
I thank you all for your ideas and input. I will have to check on the total costs of everything. I don't want to lose any money by oing someone a favor. Thanks again for your help.
Paul
Sorry for the wrong numbers. I knew there was a 7 & 9 in there. Like I said, wear a respirator! Haha!!
no big deal! like i said, they both work and I've used both for a long time, i just prefer the 79 on coro.
respriator schmespirator!!! i always just have a fan blowing on the drying signs, it usually gives enough airflow. reverse outs on bigger sizes is a different story, sheew weee!
I'd suggest the respirator. I use two jiffy clamps on a piece of particle board for a press. Kind of ghetto, but it does the job. Web spray adhesive to hold the coroplast down (but not too much or you won't be able to pull the sign off the press). I'm in the process of making a vacuum top.
The ink isn't cheap. Last time I bought was around $40 a quart.
I know someone that used to print large flat stock using UV cured inks, and she told me that they sometimes spent over $100 just to get enough ink in the screen to pull a squeegie.
The ink does go a long way, though. And absolutely get the Retarder/Thinner. Makes all the difference in the world. And as soon as you're done, clean out the screen with an appropriate press wash, then take it to the washout booth and wash all the remaining ink residue out with your regular ink degradent.
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