| Linearization of the Imaging Process
Taking the necessary steps to ensure that the halftone information
is correct on the film, screen, and press.
That's A Moiré, Localized, That Is
No matter how much you try to keep things consistent, there's always something that jumps up and bites you. This article describes methods to help you avoid this problematic issue.
Mastering Moiré with the Screen Mesh
Most moiré is self-induced and can be totally, permanently eliminated as a variance from the print.
The
Fine Line Halftone
Don't listen to those who say you can't do fine line halftones
as a screen printer. To be successful, you need to have a
positive, constructive attitude. Finally, you need to regard
halftone screen printing as a whole.
UCR
and GCR - When and Why
In prepress, we are able to manipulate color to our advantage.
John explains how we can save time and money with proper use
of UCR and GCR.
Digital
Halftones
Mike Ware explains the results of various digital halftoning
methods.
Finest
printable dot
Sefar teaches us to understand the reasons behind our finest
printable dot sizes.
Guide
to Screen Printing Halftones
Technical specialists from Sericol International give us an introduction to halftone printing based on mesh angles.
How
to use your Densitometer
How to get the most effective use out of that new densitometer over in the corner.
Practical
Tracking of Variables in 4CP Printing
Provides a format that is easily customized for your
own shop needs.
Ten
Ways to Avoid Halftone Moiré
From his series on Halftone Secrets, Mark Coudray offers tips on
avoiding moiré.
Halftone
dot diameters
Use this handy reference chart when determining the smallest printable dot for a mesh
Choosing
the Right Line Screen
This quick reference describes how to select the right line
screen for your separations.
Color
Proofing Systems
A quick introduction to Matchprint systems – digital, inkjet, and traditional.
Four-Color Halftones
in Screenprinting
Limitations influencing the quality of four-color halftone
prints in the screen printing process. Practical hints for problem free printing.
The Ultimate in
Screenprinting Quality: Four Color Halftone Printing
Considerations for four color halftone printing.
Moiré in
Four-Color Halftone Screen Printing
Discussions on avoiding moiré effects by understanding the mesh, halftone dot structure, color adjustments, stencil systems, printing and substrates.
Screen Printing
Criteria in Halftone printing
The shape of the halftone dots, mesh geometry, fabric weave,
calculating and moiré free halftones are discussed in this in depth article that addresses the criteria to meet for halftone printing.
Screen Printing
of Fine Line Halftones
A technical evaluation of fine line four color halftone screen
printing and the many considerations involved from beginning
to end. Major sections include general aspects of the problems, technical points, mesh tensioning, moiré phenomena and its elimination, stencil systems, inks, substrates, printing and drying.
Fine Halftone Color
Printing: Risk or Daily Practice?
Specifics to consider in fine halftone printing.
Influence of Mesh
on Ink Density in Halftone Printing
The effects of mesh and its relationship to ink density when
printing halftones. Topics include densitometers and how they work, color density, density differences, and dot gain. |
