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Offline Frog

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Re: Online Classes for Graphic Artists Screen Printing
« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2018, 01:11:01 PM »
If the other printing company is outputting the film, they should also be taking care of the halftone for the 25% opacity, as they should know what they need to do as far as their production dot gain and all.
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Re: Online Classes for Graphic Artists Screen Printing
« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2018, 01:32:51 PM »
Another question, maybe someone can answer it for me. I was sent a file to set up for film that has letters set at 25% opacity. I am sending this job out to be printed by another company, but I want to make sure I have the file set up properly for them.

Do I need to change these letters into a halftone for it to print properly? It needs to appear lighter than the image that is on top of it. It will be a one color job (black).
I would leave it as it is with an explanation. Let them convert it to halftones for best results. If they can not, then consider doing it yourself.

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