Initial Set Up :Product / Artwork /Pads - Printa Systems 990 series Quick Manual

990 Pad Printing System Quick Guide
Initial Set Up : Product to be printed / Artwork/ Pads
Step 1: Decide which product you are going to pad print. In
this example, we will pad print a sunglass holder. If you are
printing a plastic product, always check to see if it is solvent
sensitive: that is if the ink will adhere to your product after
drying. To test: gently wipe some medium thinner on a part
of the product you can test. If it melts or becomes dull, then
you can proceed with the process. If it does not, then a
pretreatment or different type of ink will need to be used.
Contact your Printa Systems representative for more infor-
mation. If your product is glass or metal, then simply wipe
with rubbing alcohol before printing to prep surface.
Step 2: Print out artwork on laser film. Do not use an Ink
Jet Printer! Check to see if artwork is dark enough: hold to
light, if you can see through it, then you will need a toner
enhancer such a Casey's Ultra Black. Always double check
your artwork before proceeding as you cannot remake a
plate!
Step 3: Choose which pad will be appropriate for you job.
You want a pad that is generally a little larger than your
product. If pad is new, wipe down with rubbing alcohol to
remove silicone residue. Press into blank paper or card-
board to further remove silicone. Pad is now ready. Keep
pads in a dark environment out of direct sunlight, as it will
ruin the pads. Also keep pads stored upside down on the
wooden base and always clean pads with either packing
tape or rubbing alcohol: DO NOT use thinners to clean
pads!
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