4 Common problems faced by beginners in screen printing | Tachi Silk Screen Printers

1. The problems are related to print quality:
   • Uneven printing: Might happen when printing pressure is uneven or when the printing screen is not properly aligned.
   • Inaccurate colors: Might happen when using the ink incorrectly or not calibrating the colors properly.
   • Blur or smudge: Might happen when the printing mesh is not cleaned or is not sharp enough.
2. Technical problems:
   • Clogged print screen: Might happen when ink or printing substance get dry in the print screen, causing blockage and affecting print quality.
   • Damaged print screen: Might happen when the printing mesh is torn, broken or no longer precise enough for printing.
   • Broken screen printer: Might happen when there is a technical/system error or the device cannot connect properly.
3. Printing material problems:
   • Improper materials: Might happen when using the wrong or unsuitable materials for your screen printer can lead to poor printing results.
   • Wrinkled, distorted material: Might happen when the printed material is not stretched evenly or is not shaped properly.
4. Printing process problems:
   • Errors in the design process: Might happen due to errors in preparing the print file, design with incorrect size or insufficient resolution.
   • Errors in the printing process: Might happen due to errors in placing the printing screen, incorrect printing pressure, or not following the correct printing process.

To resolve these issues, customers may need to learn more about the printer, use materials and ink properly, follow printing procedures, and may need support from the printer manufacturer or experts in the field of screen printing.