Understanding the pad printing process is vital in using the machine to the best of its abilities. Below, find out how our cups gracefully glide across the plates and fill up the etch with the perfect amount of ink. The best part about our turnkey process is that we provide you with all the components to start printing right away.
In addition to our pad printing machines for hard goods and promotional items, we also off the full tagless solution for labeling t-shirts, baby clothing and other garments. While the process works the same way, pad printing on apparel utilizes a specialized ink to become slightly absorbed into the fabric. Tagless pad printing offers numerous benefits with the top being the cost savings and time savings this offers. Learn more why you should switch to tagless printnig
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Jessica
Hi JB, We have a great video that talks about mixing ink. It may differ between different suppliers, but check it out: https://youtu.be/dJuIub1PQGk
December 1, 2020
JB
I would like to know how to mix the ink so it is not too thick or to thin in the cup? I just started working at a t-shirt factory using the tag less pad printing machine. They mix black and white to make gray. They also use retardant and paint thinner. My supervisor doesn’t have a recipe, they just eyeball it. It’s very frustrating to stop the machine because the ink isn’t printing the full print or applying too much ink and it smearing on the tag.
November 25, 2020
Rilin
Very interesting stuff! Could you please make it clear, the general rules to design the height of the printing pad and shape of the pad? Is there a special reason to design an uneven top surface of the pad? Best,
September 15, 2019