Using an Epson inkjet printer as an image setter to print onto clear film has become the standard method of making screen positives in the screen printing industry.
The small dot size that these machines produce, and the ability to print at high resolution provides an ideal way to make high quality color separations at a low cost compared to traditional photo chemistry or thermal print methods. However, the original pigment inks provided by Epson are not ideally suited to the screen positive process, providing poor light blocking performance and they can easily scratch off during the screen exposure process. This has now all changed with the introduction of the JetBlack ™ ink and film products from Netemagine.
- High density dye black inks for better light
blocking.
- Low cost, clear inks for non-active ink channels.
- Screens can be burned longer for better polymer
curing.
- Faster printing compared to pigment inks.
- Increased scratch resistance.
- Inks available in cartridges and bulk.
- Cost effective, high quality film for both dye and
pigment inks.
- Bulk ink feed systems available to reduce costs.
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