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Target Graphics FAQ
16. Can you print on Moisture Wicking Material?
17. My imprint looks slightly crooked/bowed, why is that?
The answer is quite simple- Tell them to "Put It on The FREE Target Graphics Truck" and we will receive in a day or two.
EPS is nothing more than a file type that can be opened by multiple graphics programs. As is the case with ANY file, it is what's inside the counts. An artist can save anything from a low resolution JPEG to a high resolution PhotoShop file as an EPS. Bottom line, the art department must open it and see what they have to deal with - just like any file they receive.
The most important aspect is file resolution. At final imprint size, it is best to have 300 dpi or higher. We can use 150 dpi, but this is the point where edges & definition start to suffer.
Remember, Target Graphics will use Photoshop for all HiRes AccuColor work. The file type can be psd, JPEG, tif, or even an Illustrator AI file (though if the image is raster, then it is better to send the original file, not pasted in Illustrator). To learn more click here http://targetgraphicsltd.com/wdk_tg/wcm/content/resources/artwork_readiness.jsp
Our packing slip indicates actual count. We do not use the words reject or misprint on the form your customer sees. They will however, know exactly what we shipped after any spoilage. Your invoice will indicate manufacturers rejects, such as, holes or stains we could not see at initial inspection. Also you will be advised of misprints.
This policy ensures delivery fn your first order without delays due to credit. Credit checks, regardless of your good credit rating, take time. Unfortunately, not all suppliers are cooperative or they are slow to respond. Statistics show our average time for credit checks is two weeks.
No, we do not supply blank garments at all- we are strictly Contract Screen Printers. We are happy to make recommendations of shirt styles that will complement the look your customer is trying to achieve. We do NOT sell direct at all. Every order must be placed through a Distributor. If you are an end user we will be happy to put you in contact with a Distributor in your area.
YES! With 8 Automatic Presses in house we have the capacity to print 50,000 per day and we enjoy the challenge. Need to pick and pack 1,000 different shipments in a day? No problem! We have the experience.
Nylon has a pesky characteristic of shrinking and melting when exposed to high temperatures. When we flash the ink on press and run them through the dryer after printing the nylon can shrink, scorch & melt. Extra Crispy Jacket anyone?
24-48 hours after we receive your garments we check blank shirts for accuracy. Each shirt is hand counted and checked for correct style, size & color. If there is any issue with what we received you will be contacted immediately.
Every shipment that leaves our warehouse is shipped blind showing YOU as the shipper.
Great question. First off, know that EVERY output device will differ - this is reality due to a whole lot of technical reasons, such as, tonal compensation, ink density, ink values, etc., etc. Virtual proofs or "Monitor Viewing" is in theory impossible to reproduce with printed ink, though some output devices (computer printers) can get close enough to make most buyers happy. Monitors display color in RGB (light) which is beyond the visual spectrum that printed inks can reproduce in 4-color process (CMYK). Ink jet & Laser printers DO NOT print in RGB, they will always convert this color space to CMYK. So, your color paper proof (paper) will only be as close as the output device allows. NEXT, the image must overcome another conversion. The image info must be separated into a screen for each color, CMYK, then printed with inks that differ from the inks in the paper proofing device. There is no way around this. Printing T-shirts is a different animal than printing paper. Furthermore, the texture of the fabric will affect the color balance. That said, Target Graphics has gone to great lengths to make our final printed T-shirt as close as possible to the original file. IMPORTANT: ONLY a printed T-shirt is considered a proof for final judgment. Target Graphics WILL NOT be responsible for moderate shifts in color or effect if only a virtual proof or paper proof is used. What about spot color? Same thing applies. The key here is Pantone matching. A monitor will not accurately display Pantone colors. Paper printed in CMYK will NEVER match Pantone colors. The only way to know what you get on a T-shirt is to allow time & expense for a product proof.
Invoices are processed and faxed out the day after your order ships. You will receive a paper copy of the invoice through the mail within 5 days of when your order ships.
Yes. We will fax or e-mail an order confirmation. If information on your PO is incomplete, this form will inform you. Shipping confirmations are e-mailed with UPS Quantum. If an order ships via freight, Customer Service will call or e-mail you with the details.
We send out PDF Art Approvals. Our goal is to send it 5 days before your ship date, but rush orders will likely have proofs sent last minute (24-48 hours before production. WARNING: Our art department is very busy and can rarely make exceptions. If you need art proofs faster than 5 days before your print date, then please contact our Sales Manager. Going on vacation is not a convincing argument.
We print these fabrics once in while, but a small percentage on the whole (Less than 1% of our volume).
We have heard that some better fabrics, while still polyester, breathe well. ASI Vice Chairman Matthew Cohn said they were great on his Grand Canyon trip. Yet, we just had a client ask us to help reprint an order on cotton because their client couldn't stand the heat of the polyester performance tees they ordered.
As for screen printing, no problems thus far, but BEWARE. Some cheaper fabrics are sprayed with chemicals which may inhibit adhesion of inks. There is no way your screen printer will know this and you'll only find out when it is too late. Also, dont print waterbase on polyester - use the standard plastisol ink.
17. My imprint looks slightly crooked/bowed, why is that?
While crooked printing due to operator error is never acceptable in our shop there are a few instances when imprints appear slightly crooked or warped. This happens even when the shirts are loaded PERFECTLY straight. The Target Graphics Screen Printing Dectectives were on the case and we believed that the shirt was stretch/warped while the imprint was still stright.
The primary factors that we suspected were the cause are: 1. Excessive use of tack adhesive
1) Screens were set up so the design was perfectly leveled and center in respect to the pallet- confirmed with T Square.
Before Corrective Stretching
After Corrective Stretching
The final results: Due to the nature of printing on textiles the "canvas" can warp slightly, although the "painting" is straight. We are continuing our research and will post more info as it becomes available. |
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