Vacuum printing plate and screen printing stencil for screen printing on paper.

August 18, 2026
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How to Screen Print on Paper? A Comprehensive Application Guide

Screen printing on paper is based on the principle of transferring ink from open mesh areas of a prepared screen printing plate to the surface of the paper, used in posters, cardboard, invitations, art prints, packaging, labels, promotional materials, and various graphic works. Although the technical principle seems simple, obtaining a clean, repeatable, and sharp print requires consideration of paper type, surface absorbency, ink system, plate, mesh, emulsion, squeegee, printing […]

Screen printing application for comparing pad printing and screen printing.

August 16, 2026
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Pad Printing or Screen Printing? Which Printing Method is More Suitable for Which Job?

Pad printing or screen printing? It's not accurate to answer this question simply with "which one is better quality?" or "which one is faster?" Both methods are well-established techniques used in industrial and commercial printing; however, they differ in how they transfer the image to the product, the surface geometries they are suitable for, the printing areas, plate systems, and production layouts. In pad printing, the image is transferred from an engraved plate to a flexible silicone sheet […]

Screen printing squeegees in various colors for use with manual screen printing machines.

August 6, 2026
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What are the application areas of a manual screen printing machine?

Manual screen printing machines are used in a wide range of production areas, from textiles and plastic sheets to metal panels, glass surfaces, cardboard packaging, and promotional products. However, the same manual machine is not equally suitable for every surface and every production model. The right choice depends on whether the material to be printed on is flat or curved, the printing area, the ink system, the plate size, and the production quantity […]

Using a stencil and squeegee in screen printing on plastic.

July 20, 2026
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Screen Printing on Plastic: Paint Selection, Surface Preparation and Application Guide

Screen Printing on Plastic: Paint Selection, Surface Preparation and Application Guide Screen printing on plastic is a durable printing method used to transfer logos, text, symbols, or graphics onto packaging, promotional products, machine panels, plastic sheets, bottles, boxes, caps, labels, and industrial parts. However, not all plastic surfaces have the same chemical composition. Paints that adhere well to PVC […]

This image explains why screen printing ink doesn't adhere properly, showing the application of different colored screen printing inks to a surface.

July 20, 2026
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Why Doesn't Screen Printing Paint Adhere? Reasons and Solutions for Paint That Doesn't Adhere to Surfaces.

Why Doesn't Screen Printing Ink Adhere? Reasons and Solutions for Ink That Doesn't Adhere to the Surface Why doesn't screen printing ink adhere? There is no single answer to this question. The ink peeling off the printing surface, lifting with a fingernail, coming off with tape, running off during washing, or being wiped away with light friction; incorrect ink selection, dirty surface, low surface energy, insufficient drying, incorrect additive ratio, inadequate ink transfer, or unsuitable printing […]

In industrial screen printing, paint is transferred to the surface using a stencil and a squeegee.

July 13, 2026
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What is Industrial Screen Printing? Machine, Production Line and Equipment Selection Guide

What is Industrial Screen Printing? Machine, Production Line and Equipment Selection Guide. Industrial screen printing is a stencil printing method that enables controlled, repeatable, and production-oriented printing on textiles, plastics, PVC, glass, metal, paper, cardboard, wood, labels, panels, packaging parts, and various promotional products. Ink or paint is applied through open areas on a stretched silk or synthetic mesh […]

Paint application and plastic surface preparation for screen printing on PE and PP.

July 13, 2026
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How to do screen printing on PE and PP?

How is screen printing done on PE and PP? Screen printing on PE and PP is not simply about transferring paint to the plastic surface. Due to the low surface energy of polyethylene and polypropylene surfaces, the production additives used, and mold release residues, the paint may not sufficiently wet the surface. As a result, even if the print looks smooth at first, it may peel off during the tape test, be wiped off by friction, or the product may be damaged […]

Different colors of screen printing paints are available for selecting screen printing paint according to the surface.

July 13, 2026
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How to Choose Screen Printing Paint According to Surface Type?

How to Choose Screen Printing Paint According to Surface? Choosing screen printing paint according to the surface is one of the fundamental decisions that determines not only how beautiful the print looks, but also how well it adheres to the surface, how scratches it resists, how quickly it dries, and how it doesn't peel off during use. A paint developed for textiles may not work on hard plastic, an ink prepared for PVC may not work on glass surfaces, or a system used for absorbent paper may not work on coated surfaces […]

How to apply emulsion? The process of applying emulsion to a screen printing plate using a coating groove.

July 13, 2026
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How to Apply Emulsion? Screen Printing Mold Coating Guide

How to Apply Emulsion? Screen Printing Plate Coating Guide How to apply emulsion? Screen printing emulsion is applied to a cleaned, degreased, and completely dried mesh using a coating groove with balanced pressure, a constant angle, and continuous movement. The plate is first coated according to the coating program recommended by the product manufacturer, then dried horizontally with the printing surface facing down in a dark, dust-free, and controlled environment. Emulsion […]

A comparison of screen printing and digital printing, shown on a printing machine and printing surface.

8 July 2026
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Screen Printing or Digital Printing? Which is More Suitable for Which Job?

Screen Printing or Digital Printing? Which is Right for Which Job? Short answer: There is no single answer to the question of whether screen printing or digital printing is better. Screen printing may be more advantageous for high-volume, durable, opaque-colored, special-surface, and repetitive productions. However, for low-volume, personalized, multi-color gradient, photo-detailed, and rapidly changing jobs, digital printing is more suitable. […]

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