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Imaging Screens
With your artwork prepared it's now time to image your screen. This section covers ScreenMaster
sizes up to A3, larger sizes are covered in the next section - Imaging Oversized Mesh.
Cut Your ScreenMaster Mesh
1.
Lay the frame you will be using for your design onto a fl at surface and place the rolled
ScreenMaster against the back.
2.
Using a pair of scissors or a Stanley knife, cut the ScreenMaster to fi t the outer edges
of the double sided tape.
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To make mounting the Mesh easier after the screen has been imaged easier, allow an
additional 10mm (1/2 inch) past the tape.
Your ScreenMaster is now cut to size and ready for use.
1.
Lift the clear cover of the carrier and place your artwork 'face
up' on the base of the carrier.
2.
With your ScreenMaster cut to size, place over your artwork, fi lm
side (smooth) down against the design.
3.
Lower the lid of the carrier back over the mesh/ artwork - you
are now ready for imaging.
4.
Turn the machine on to the speed required.
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Speed setting will differ depending on artwork type used
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Between 6 and 8 is generally the normal speed used for
photocopies and laser prints
Green LED will be on.
5.
Feed the carrier into the front of the machine in a continuous
motion.
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The machine will 'grab' the carrier and pull it through
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Do not stop feeding until
(top) of the carrier
Green LED will blink when lamp is in operation.
6.
Support the carrier with your hand as it comes out the back
of the machine.
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Do not pull the carrier, support it's weight as it comes out the
back
7.
Lift the cover of the carrier and remove your imaged screen
from the carrier.
8.
Before removing the artwork from the back of the mesh, the
screen should be checked.
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Slightly peel the artwork from a corner to see if the screen has
imaged correctly
9.
If the screen is ready continue to remove the artwork
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Should the screen be under imaged do not peel the artwork off
the screen, simply return to the carrier and re-image the screen
through the machine. Adjust the imaging setting if required.
With your screen now imaged you are ready to mount your
screen to a frame for printing.
after the machine grabs the head
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Step 2 & 3
Step 4
Step 6
Step 8
Step 9
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