Shop Hacks

DIY Cool Down Head

Keeping production moving after a flash unit can be tricky when ink stays too hot. A simple fix is to mount a box fan inside...

Real Time QC Cards

In a busy print shop, communication between operators and catchers is critical. Instead of yelling down the line when a misprint happens, use bright, pre-made...

Pantone Light Box

A Pantone light box is a simple but powerful upgrade for any print shop. By using controlled lighting, you eliminate the inconsistencies that come from...

Elevate Those Dip Tanks

Cold concrete floors sap heat from dip tanks, lowering the temperature of reclaiming chemicals and making them less effective. Raising tanks on blocks or adding...

Use A Bucket Scraper

A bucket scraper keeps ink containers clean and makes reclaiming leftover ink fast and efficient.  Some printers stick with cheap plastic scrapers, but for those...

Proper Shirt Smoothing

When smoothing shirts on press, always move in the same direction as the squeegee stroke. This keeps fibers aligned, prevents fibrillation, and results in cleaner,...

Track Job Details

A screen print sheet is a simple way to lock in consistency on every job. Record mesh counts, Pantone colors, flash settings, and squeegee angles,...

Use Bucket Openers

Save your hands and skip the frustration with a simple bucket opener. This tool pops lids on gallons and even stubborn quarts with ease, keeping...

Dedicated Fleece Pallets

Fleece has a way of eating through pallet adhesive faster than standard tees, forcing constant stops to reapply tack. A smart workaround is to dedicate...

Color Pallet Adhesive

One of the simplest yet most effective hacks for screen printers is tinting pallet adhesive with a drop or two of food coloring. Pallet adhesive...

Upscaling & Vectorizing

When customers send you low-resolution artwork, stop wasting time chasing higher res files that don’t exist. Using imgupscaler.com, you can boost images up to 400%...

DTF Grip Tape Texture

A quick shop hack for adding character to DTF prints is using coarse sandpaper or skateboard grip tape as a post-press cover sheet. The rough...