#Separation studio spot process software how to#

I go over how to really fine tune those prints. Sometimes a screen may need adjusting, or certain settings on your press. Once you get simulated process down, 90% of the time your prints will come out stellar. Troubleshooting and adjusting colors on and off press.I cover how to fine tune it to get consistent results throughout the run. How to adjust for overly dark results, or a print that gets dark as the run goes on. What is gain and how to compensate for it.

How of much of a certain color to add, or take away based on the results you want to achieve. A thorough explanation of a critical part of screen printing simulated process. How much highlight white to add, or take away. Probably one of the most overlooked topics on screen printing simulated process.

The importance of the highlight white and dialing it in.

Getting those bright colors takes an eye for what your white base should look like.

How to dial in your white base for optimal results.

Got an automatic? I've got you covered with a step-by-step tutorial on how to screen print simulated process on an automatic screen printing press.

How to screen print simulated process on an automatic press.

#Separation studio spot process software manual#

I demonstrate from start to finish how to screen print simulated process, step-by-step, on a manual press.

How to screen print simulated process on a manual press.

Each durometer squeegee has its purpose as well as pressure.

How squeegee durometer and pressure plays a role.

Keep that image from getting too dark and fine tune it with an understanding of how to adjust for gain. I show you which off the shelf ink colors to use in conjunction with ActionSeps™ and potential Pantone color you may need to achieve the high quality results. From what type of exposure unit is best, to rinsing out your image so you don't lose those halftone details. Best practices when it comes to coating and exposing screens for halftones.

Coating screens for simulated process screen printing.

I cover what types are available, the best type to use for halftones, and my preferred go to emulsion for screen printing simulated process. I go over mesh counts, screen colors, and the role they play in screen printing simulated process with halftones.

What mesh count, mesh color and lpi to use.

That way you can view it on screen, or print it to film. If you're just getting started and do not have a RIP software, or you just would like to see how your separations will appear as halftones on screen, this will come in extra handy for ya'! I go over how ActionRIP™ will process your images into halftones.

How to RIP and print halftones with ActionRIP™.

I go over which file is right for your situation and how each affects file size and sharing.

Saving your image as a psd or eps file.

Making sure that white base doesn't peek out from under your overprint colors. Such as a solid area simulated process can't achieve, or when a company requires that their art be true to their brand.

Some prints require custom Pantone colors. I cover when and how to add a flesh tone screen so you can achieve photorealistic prints. I cover how to separate your art to work on all color garments.

#Separation studio spot process software full#

Heck, they may even want their full color image on multiple color shirts. How to separate for white & color shirts and add black.I cover how to reduce and eliminate unwanted colors yet still yield excellent results. Whether you're limited on how many colors you can screen print, or a client would like to reduce their costs. Merging separation colors to reduce screens.How to get photorealistic simulated process results with a handful of colors. Separating black & white process images.If you're limited to a 4 or 6 color press, this is for you! I show you how to reduce your separations so they'll fit on your press. Reducing your separations to 6 or even 4 colors.I cover how to fine tune the file size, contrast, and saturation to get the best results on press.

#Separation studio spot process software install#

Access an instructional video on how to download and install ActionSeps™

How to download and install ActionSeps™.