CMYK or simulated process.

[Jimdi77]

Ok I have several questions:
We are going to be printing an image of an actual photograph onto some t- shirts. I'm hoping this is the right spot on the forum. First question is does CMYK take a white undercoat which means it would take 5 screens. Then if you go with CMYK
#1 what do you tell Accu rip in order for it to make the proper art work.
#2 I am assuming that it has to be printed in some order ( CMYK ) in order for it to lay down right. In other words one color on top of the other in order to create the right colors?
#3 do you flash between each coat or is it laid down wet on wet?
#4 I was going to use 305 screens is that the right ones?

Ok is there another way to do it using simulated process or something else?

Thanks this is a important job for us and just want it to come out right.

Jim Wilson
Method Media
Fresno, Ca.

[Catspit Productions]

Yes if you’re doing black shirts then you’ll need a white under base. Smooth maybe a 160 mesh.

#1 what do you tell Accu rip in order for it to make the proper art work.
- I have never used that RIP myself. But normally I use AI to do my separations. I’m no expert on art creation however.

#2 I am assuming that it has to be printed in some order ( CMYK ) in order for it to lay down right. In other words one color on top of the other in order to create the right colors?
- Yes, sort of. Most people start with that order and adjust to taste or problems.

#3 do you flash between each coat or is it laid down wet on wet?
- Most often it is done wet.

#4 I was going to use 305 screens is that the right ones?
- Sure a 305 or 355 should be sufficient for a textile print with LPI up to 65 or more.

Simulated process would add spot colors if you need them to push the color of the design to where it is desired.

[Jimdi77]

Thanks that will help. I'll post pictures of them when we get done. It's for yosemite National Park.