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| Posted on 12/22/07 at 02:15 PM | |
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Scotts article. (Outputting File) Since the image is now a diffusion dither and no longer a grayscale you DO NOT need to specify a Frequency or Angle when printing. Print out each channel directly from Photoshop. # If additional graphics are needed, the channels will need to be Split, converted to a bitmap - Mode/Bitmap 50% Threshold and saved as an individual TIF file. Import these files into Corel Draw (PC), Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Freehand (MAC) or Quark Express (PC or MAC) for addition of graphics and printing. In the drawing program delete the background color making the bitmap image transparent. You can then apply the correct Pantone color to the image and stack the import files to proof the design on screen. Screen Making, Inks and Printing Index color seps can be exposed onto meshes ranging from 180 to 305 (70-120 cm). Use 280-305 (110-120 cm) if you used 200 dpi for the resolution. White underbases can go from a low of 180 (70 cm) to a high of 230 (90 cm). Use all purpose ink for general colors and high opacity white for underbases. For light shirts, try to print the lighter highlight colors last in the sequence if possible and flash half way through if possible. Obviously if there is an underbase it will need to be flash cured. Each job will be different and the print order will change the look of the image. Play with sequences and ink opacities. The Secret! The secret to a good index job is to have the print look terrific on it's own and to not worry about matching the original exactly! ____________________ | |
 
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