Complete Coat & Burn Services

Elevate your screen printing projects with the Total Ink Solutions® Screen Prep & Burning Service. Our professional screen preparation and exposure process ensures exceptional detail retention, sharp halftones, and precise artwork reproduction. Using our house-brand emulsion, known for its outstanding resolution and durability, we provide a 2/2 emulsion coating process that guarantees perfect artwork translation onto the screen.

Whether you're printing simple vector designs or intricate halftones, our screen prep & burning service ensures that your screens are prepped, burned, and ready for flawless printing.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Precision Coating & Burning – Our 2/2 emulsion coating process ensures consistent exposure for high-definition prints.
• Customizable for Your Ink Type – Let us know your ink type in the order comments, and we will match the emulsion to your project needs.
• Optimal Artwork Size Guidelines – Artwork dimensions are calculated as:
  • Screen Width - 8" x Screen Height - 8"
  • Example: A 23"x31" screen can accommodate artwork up to 15"x23".
• High-Quality Emulsion for Maximum Detail – Perfect for halftones, fine lines, and bold graphics.

Artwork Submission Guidelines:

✔ Vector Files – Submit artwork in .pdf, .ai, or .eps format, ensuring it is sized correctly on the canvas. Separate colors into layers or provide separate files for each color.

✔ Raster Images – Submit files at 350 DPI or higher in .psd, .tiff, or .jpg formats to ensure crisp detail and accurate burning.

✔ File Setup – Properly sized artwork reduces errors and speeds up production.

Production Time & Order Processing:

• Standard Screens (Up to 25"x36") – 2-3 business days after artwork submission.
• Larger Screens (Over 25"x36") – Up to 5 business days for processing.
• Orders Submitted After 3:30 PM – Will begin processing the next business day.

Why Choose Total Ink Solutions® Screen Prep & Burning Service?

✔ High-Precision Exposure for Detailed Prints – Ensures sharp detail and excellent halftone retention.
✔ Customized Emulsion Matching for Your Ink Type – Optimized for plastisol, water-based, and UV inks.
✔ Time-Saving & Ready-to-Print Screens – Perfect for screen printers looking for pre-prepped, exposed screens without the hassle.
✔ Ideal for Fashion, Marketing, & High-Detail Printing – Whether printing T-shirts, posters, or branding materials, our screens deliver exceptional quality.

Why Quality Screen Prep Matters:

Using the right emulsion and coating process makes all the difference in print clarity, ink adhesion, and stencil durability. Our attention to detail and high-quality materials ensure that your screens are optimized for professional-grade results.

How to Order & Submit Artwork:

1. Upload Vector Files (.pdf, .ai, .eps) – Ensure your design is sized correctly on the canvas.
2. Upload Raster Images (.psd, .tiff, .jpg) at 350 DPI – High-resolution files ensure precise stencil burning.
3. Specify Ink Type in Order Comments – Helps us match the correct emulsion for your application.
4. Receive Your Prepped & Burned Screen – Ready for immediate printing upon arrival.