Screen Printing Primer Book

Diversity, flexibility, quality, uniqueness. These are but a few of the terms that define screen printing's role in the graphic communications industry. Samuel Ingram applies his years of experience in this book to offer insight into the industry, the process, and the components that combine to highlight screen printing as a manufacturing process responsive to consumer needs. The book is written for the general reader who would like to understand the current technology, processes, and terminology associated with screen printing. A glossary of commonly used terms is provided, along with more than 50 illustrations that serve to clarify concepts and provide visual reference to technical concepts.

Designed for anyone needing a greater understanding of the screen printing process, describes screen printing and compares it to the other major printing processes. In addition, the book divides screen printing into its main components-e.g., image carrier, printing presses-and each is discussed extensively.

Foreword Preface The Printing Processes The Screen Printing Industry Artwork Color Reproduction The Image Carrier Presses and Drying Equipment Substrates and Inks Process Control Finishing Screen Printing Innovations Glossary Index