The Difference Between Screen Printing And Digital Printing
Out
of all the printing processes, screen printing is considered the most
versatile. The advantage that screen printing possesses over other
printing processes is that it can be used to print on a great variety
of different substrates; paper, plastics and metals as well as many
other materials such as glass and cotton. These substrates can be
printed on in all different shapes, size and thickness. However,
digital and screen printing is often used interchangeably, there is
still difference in the both, let us discover that:
Screen
Printing
Screen
printing involves creating a stencil, known as a screen, and then
uses that screen to apply ink on the printing surface. Each
individual color is applied using a different screen, one at a time,
combined to achieve the final look. The more colors a design has, the
more screens are needed, and the more setup time required. Unlike
digital printing, ink in screen printing is applied thicker to get
brighter colors results. Screen printing is the best option for
designs that require a high level of vibrancy, specialty products, or
for quantities greater than 6 pieces.
Digital
printing
Digital
Printing is relatively a new process that involves artwork being
processed by a computer, and then printed directly onto the surface
of your product. Digital printing does not involve transfer of ink
directly to the fabric of your shirt. The fact that the design is
processed and printed digitally allows for a quantity of one, since
there are no screens or physical setup. Digital printing is best used
for items that require large amounts of details or print colors,
customers that require water based ink, and for orders of a smaller
quantity. The fact that the digital printer does not use screens
allows for a print with much more detail than traditional screen
printing. As the ink is applied thinner, digital printing is best
used on lighter colored shirts to allow the design to shine through.
If
you are into printing business, then it is advisable to choose only
commercial screen printing equipment for better and attractive
results.
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