Screen Printing Technology (3 Months)

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About Course

This course provides complete hands-on training in Screen Printing Technology, covering paper printing, fabric & T-shirt printing, multicolour registration, and advanced UV screen printing techniques. Designed for real production environments, the program takes learners from basic screen preparation to professional-level printing, troubleshooting, and workflow management.

Students will learn how to prepare screens, create stencils, print single and multicolour designs, apply underbase techniques for garments, execute spot UV and texture UV on paper, and manage production jobs efficiently. The course is fully aligned with commercial printing press and garment unit requirements.

By the end of the program, learners will be industry-ready screen printing technicians capable of handling bulk orders with quality and confidence.

Understand the fundamentals of screen printing and its applications
Prepare artwork suitable for screen printing
Make professional screens using emulsion and exposure techniques
Select correct mesh counts for paper, fabric, and UV jobs
Print single-colour and multicolour designs accurately
Perform T-shirt printing with underbase and flash curing
Print on fabric, paper, vinyl, and boards
Apply gloss, matt, spot UV, high-build and texture UV effects
Register multi-screen jobs with precision
Troubleshoot common printing defects
Maintain screens, inks, and printing equipment
Plan production workflow for bulk orders
Build a professional print portfolio

Course Content

CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN PRINTING

1.0
1.1 What Is Screen Printing?
1.2 History and Evolution of Screen Printing
1.3 Screen Printing vs Offset vs Digital
1.4 Applications of Screen Printing
1.5 Basic Components of Screen Printing
1.6 Advantages of Screen Printing
1.7 Limitations of Screen Printing
1.8 The Screen Printing Workflow
1.9 Substrates Used in Screen Printing
1.10 Safety and Workspace Setup
1.11 Introduction to UV Screen Printing
1.12 Screen Printing in the Garment Industry
1.13 Why Screen Printing Is Still Relevant
1.14 Summary of Key Concepts

CHAPTER 2 — TOOLS, MATERIALS & SAFETY

2.0
2.1 Overview of Tools Required in Screen Printing
2.2 Screens & Frames
2.3 Mesh and Mesh Counts
2.4 Squeegees
2.5 Emulsion & Stencils
2.6 Coating Tools
2.7 Exposure Unit
2.8 Chemicals Used in Screen Printing
2.9 Inks Used in Screen Printing
2.10 Printing Platforms & Tools
2.11 Safety Equipment
2.12 Workspace Organization
2.13 Safety Procedures in Chemical Handling
2.14 Accident Prevention in the Workshop
2.15 Quality Considerations for Tools
2.16 Summary

CHAPTER 3 — ARTWORK PREPARATION

3.0
3.1 Understanding the Requirements of Screen Printing Artwork
3.2 Types of Artwork Used in Screen Printing
3.3 Artwork Resolution Requirements
3.4 Line Thickness Requirements
3.5 Positive Films: Inkjet vs Laser
3.6 How to Create Positive Films (Process)
3.7 Halftones for Screen Printing
3.8 Mirroring the Artwork
3.9 Adding Registration Marks
3.10 Colour Separation for Multicolour Designs
3.11 Artwork Preparation for Fabric Printing
3.12 Artwork Preparation for Paper Printing & UV Spot Varnish
3.13 Artwork for Stickers, Vinyl & Plastic
3.14 Preparing Artwork for Exposure
3.15 Common Mistakes in Artwork Preparation
3.16 Summary

CHAPTER 4 — SCREEN COATING & EXPOSURE

4.0
4.1 Understanding the Screen Stencil
4.2 Preparing the Screen Before Coating
4.3 Types of Emulsion & When to Use Them
4.4 Mixing The Emulsion (If Sensitizer Is Required)
4.5 Screen Coating Techniques
4.6 Drying the Coated Screen
4.7 Preparing for Exposure
4.8 Exposure Process
4.9 Under-Exposure vs Over-Exposure
4.10 Washout (Developing the Stencil)
4.11 Drying After Washout
4.12 Touch-Up & Pinholes
4.13 Hardening & Post-Exposure
4.14 Common Screen Coating & Exposure Problems
4.15 Importance of a Good Stencil
4.16 Summary

CHAPTER 5 — SCREEN REGISTRATION & SETUP

5.0
5.1 What Is Registration?
5.2 Components Involved in Registration
5.3 Understanding Off-Contact Distance
5.4 Setting Up the Screen on the Printing Table
5.5 Registration for Single-Colour Printing
5.6 Registration for Two-Colour and Multicolour Printing
5.7 Registration on Fabric (T-Shirt Boards)
5.8 Registration on Paper (Spot UV, Posters, Cards)
5.9 Screen Tension and Its Effect on Registration
5.10 Setting Up T-Shirt Boards (Pallets)
5.11 Calibrating Multi-Station Carousels
5.12 Checking Print Placement
5.13 The Snap-Off Effect
5.14 Troubleshooting Registration Issues
5.15 Professional Workflow for Registration
5.16 Summary

CHAPTER 6 — SINGLE COLOUR PRINTING

6.0
6.1 Overview of Single Colour Printing
6.2 Preparing for Printing
6.3 Ink Preparation
6.4 Understanding Squeegee Technique
6.5 Single Colour Printing on Paper
6.6 Single Colour Printing on Fabric
6.7 Printing on Vinyl, Stickers & Plastic
6.8 Maintaining Print Consistency
6.9 Drying and Curing the Print
6.10 Troubleshooting in Single Colour Printing
6.11 Quality Checking of Final Prints
6.12 Production Practice for Students
6.13 Summary

CHAPTER 7 — MULTICOLOUR PRINTING

7.0
7.1 Understanding Multicolour Screen Printing
7.2 Preparing Artwork for Multicolour Printing
7.3 Screens for Multicolour Work
7.4 Setting Up Multicolour Registration
7.5 Printing Order for Multicolour Jobs
7.6 Flash Curing Between Layers
7.7 Colour Mixing and Ink Behaviour
7.8 Multicolour Printing on Fabric
7.9 Multicolour Printing on Paper
7.10 Common Problems in Multicolour Printing
7.11 Consistency Across Multiple Colours
7.12 Practical Multicolour Projects for Students
7.13 Summary

CHAPTER 8 — FABRIC PRINTING (ADVANCED)

8.0
8.1 Introduction to Fabric Printing
8.2 Types of Fabrics Used in Screen Printing
8.3 Ink Systems for Fabric
8.4 Mesh Selection for Fabric Printing
8.5 Preparing the T-Shirt Board (Pallet)
8.6 Advanced Underbase Techniques
8.7 Flash Curing: The Most Important Step in Fabric Printing
8.8 Multicolour Fabric Printing Workflow (Advanced)
8.9 Special Effects in Fabric Printing
8.10 Curing Fabric Prints Properly
8.11 Quality Control in Garment Printing
8.12 Troubleshooting Advanced Fabric Printing
8.13 Practical Fabric Printing Projects for Students
8.14 Summary

CHAPTER 9 — PAPER & UV SCREEN PRINTING

9.0
9.1 Introduction to Paper & UV Screen Printing
9.2 Understanding Paper as a Substrate
9.3 Mesh Selection for Paper & UV
9.4 Inks & UV Varnishes for Paper
9.5 Registration for Paper & UV Jobs
9.6 Spot UV Printing Process
9.7 High-Build & Texture UV Printing
9.8 Printing Process for Paper (Normal Ink)
9.9 Drying & Curing for Paper Prints
9.10 Using UV Curing Lamps
9.11 Paper Handling & Quality Issues
9.12 UV Safety Precautions
9.13 Practical Paper & UV Projects for Students
9.14 Summary

CHAPTER 10 — TROUBLESHOOTING & QUALITY CONTROL

10.0
10.1 Understanding Troubleshooting in Screen Printing
10.2 Troubleshooting Stencil Issues
10.3 Ink-Related Troubleshooting
10.4 Screen Tension & Mesh Problems
10.5 Squeegee-Related Troubleshooting
10.6 Registration Troubleshooting
10.7 Fabric Printing Issues
10.8 Paper & UV Printing Issues
10.9 Curing Issues Across Substrates
10.10 Environmental Factors
10.11 Quality Control in Screen Printing
10.12 Preventive Maintenance for Quality Printing
10.13 Professional Troubleshooting Workflow
10.14 Summary

CHAPTER 11 — MAINTENANCE & PRODUCTION WORKFLOW

11.0
11.1 Importance of Maintenance in Screen Printing
11.2 Daily Maintenance Routine
11.3 Screen Reclamation (Reusing Screens)
11.4 Squeegee Maintenance
11.5 Ink Management
11.6 Production Planning
11.7 Time Estimation for Production
11.8 Costing Basics for Screen Printing
11.9 Workflow Optimization
11.10 Environmental Management
11.11 Bulk Order Management (100–500–1000 Pieces)
11.12 End-of-Day Closing Routine
11.13 Safety in Maintenance and Production
11.14 Summary

CHAPTER 12 — FINAL PROJECTS & EXAMINATION

12.0
12.1 Purpose of the Final Projects
12.2 Mandatory Projects for Every Student
12.3 Documentation Requirements (Portfolio)
12.4 Viva Voce (Oral Examination)
12.5 Practical Examination
12.6 Industry-Ready Skills After Completing the Course
12.7 Final Evaluation & Certification
12.8 Summary

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Course textbook (Screen Printing Technology – Full Module)
Practical demonstrations & lab sessions
Screen making and exposure practice
Access to printing tables, screens, and tools
Fabric and paper printing samples
UV printing demonstrations
Final project guidance and evaluation
Portfolio development support
Certificate of Completion (after assessment)

Beginners with no prior printing experience
Printing press trainees and helpers
Graphic designers entering print production
Garment printing and T-shirt business aspirants
Signage and advertising workshop staff
Offset/digital printing professionals upgrading skills
Entrepreneurs planning a screen printing business
Vocational and skill-development learners

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN PRINTING

1.0

1.1 What Is Screen Printing?

1.2 History and Evolution of Screen Printing

1.3 Screen Printing vs Offset vs Digital

1.4 Applications of Screen Printing

1.5 Basic Components of Screen Printing

1.6 Advantages of Screen Printing

1.7 Limitations of Screen Printing

1.8 The Screen Printing Workflow

1.9 Substrates Used in Screen Printing

1.10 Safety and Workspace Setup

1.11 Introduction to UV Screen Printing

1.12 Screen Printing in the Garment Industry

1.13 Why Screen Printing Is Still Relevant

1.14 Summary of Key Concepts

CHAPTER 2 — TOOLS, MATERIALS & SAFETY

2.0

2.1 Overview of Tools Required in Screen Printing

2.2 Screens & Frames

2.3 Mesh and Mesh Counts

2.4 Squeegees

2.5 Emulsion & Stencils

2.6 Coating Tools

2.7 Exposure Unit

2.8 Chemicals Used in Screen Printing

2.9 Inks Used in Screen Printing

2.10 Printing Platforms & Tools

2.11 Safety Equipment

2.12 Workspace Organization

2.13 Safety Procedures in Chemical Handling

2.14 Accident Prevention in the Workshop

2.15 Quality Considerations for Tools

2.16 Summary

CHAPTER 3 — ARTWORK PREPARATION

3.0

3.1 Understanding the Requirements of Screen Printing Artwork

3.2 Types of Artwork Used in Screen Printing

3.3 Artwork Resolution Requirements

3.4 Line Thickness Requirements

3.5 Positive Films: Inkjet vs Laser

3.6 How to Create Positive Films (Process)

3.7 Halftones for Screen Printing

3.8 Mirroring the Artwork

3.9 Adding Registration Marks

3.10 Colour Separation for Multicolour Designs

3.11 Artwork Preparation for Fabric Printing

3.12 Artwork Preparation for Paper Printing & UV Spot Varnish

3.13 Artwork for Stickers, Vinyl & Plastic

3.14 Preparing Artwork for Exposure

3.15 Common Mistakes in Artwork Preparation

3.16 Summary

CHAPTER 4 — SCREEN COATING & EXPOSURE

4.0

4.1 Understanding the Screen Stencil

4.2 Preparing the Screen Before Coating

4.3 Types of Emulsion & When to Use Them

4.4 Mixing The Emulsion (If Sensitizer Is Required)

4.5 Screen Coating Techniques

4.6 Drying the Coated Screen

4.7 Preparing for Exposure

4.8 Exposure Process

4.9 Under-Exposure vs Over-Exposure

4.10 Washout (Developing the Stencil)

4.11 Drying After Washout

4.12 Touch-Up & Pinholes

4.13 Hardening & Post-Exposure

4.14 Common Screen Coating & Exposure Problems

4.15 Importance of a Good Stencil

4.16 Summary

CHAPTER 5 — SCREEN REGISTRATION & SETUP

5.0

5.1 What Is Registration?

5.2 Components Involved in Registration

5.3 Understanding Off-Contact Distance

5.4 Setting Up the Screen on the Printing Table

5.5 Registration for Single-Colour Printing