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I tried for the first time to print some t-shirts using a water based ink. The first four or five t-shirts were very good. But then I had a problem: the ink began to dry onto the screen, consequently closing the holes of the mesh and I couldn't print anymore. How can I avoid this problem?
Written by Andy, Belgium    Saturday, 04 September 2010
This is a typical problem for a biginner or a small printer.
Because water based ink tends to dry very quickly.
To solve this problem you must:

- To work quickly

- To add a small amount of "slowing agent" to the ink

- After every four or five prints you must lift the screen and spray a little water onto the underside of the screen; then you must print once or twice onto wast paper to avoid any damage to the t-shirt; then you can restart printing

- If, during the printing process, the ink becomes too viscous, you can spray a little water directly onto the ink

- It is important to remember that when you use water based ink the design area must always be covered with ink, because the constant movement of the ink helps to prevent drying.

If you would like any further information or help, please do not hesitate to contact me again.
Kind regards

Franco Ratto

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