PAD PRINTING

General

• How long does it take the ink to dry?
• What is needed for pad printing?
• Can pad printing be paired with automation?
• Is pad printing beginner friendly?
• What is the image carrier for pad printing?
• What is the difference between pad printing and screen printing?

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Troubleshooting

• Why doesn’t my ink stick?
• What are the optimal conditions for pad printing?
• Why is my print quality low?
• Why isn’t my pad printing doctoring the cliches?
• Why am I getting a double image?
• There is a light spot in my print. How do I fix this?

Inks

• How long does the ink last once it’s mixed?
• What pad printing ink is best for printing on face masks?
• Are custom colors available?
• Are Sapphire inks Prop. 65 compliant?
• Do I Need to Cure Printed Garments in an Oven?
• How can I be sure your ink will stick to my products?

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Pads

• How long will a pad last?
• How do you properly store a printing pad?

Plates

• How can I ensure my plate life is maximized?
• How Do Printing Plates Work?
• How are Cobalt plates constructed?
• My Cobalt plate looks more faded than it did when I originally got it? Do I need new plates?
• What is the difference between Cobalt Steel and Cobalt Ultra?
• Why are there spots in my printed artwork?

Polymer Plates

• How many impressions can I get from a polymer plate?
• What are the correct exposure times for Inkcups polymer plates?
• What is the difference between alcohol wash and water wash plate material?
• What is screen film used for?