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Old March 18th, 2009 Mar 18, 2009 3:36:55 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hello again
The question I have is when you are printing t's and you switch to sweatshirts do you change your off contact? If so whats the best way?
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Yes you change it. You always want to keep that 1/8 inch distance between the screen and the garment. Since sweats are thicker than tees, you'll need to either raise your screen or lower your platen, depending on what type of machine you have.
 
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I have a new hopkins. Can I just put another shim on my frame and print or do I have to adjust the set up?

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