The A3 Thermal-Copier has a maximum imaging width of 305mm (full A3 width), however
an A3 design can also be placed onto an A2 size screen by folding the outer edges of the mesh
under the design and passing through the machine.
Why would an A2 size screen be needed with A3 artwork?
An A2 sized screen is required for A3 artwork when printing ‘off contact’ using opaque inks or
Aqua Inks for Plastic/ metals.
Does the fold to the ScreenMaster effect the print?
The fold created on the outer edges of the mesh is outside the print area, provided you ensure
a 5mm gap between the edge of the design and fold there are no issues when printing. When
stretched to a metal frame the fold becomes almost fl at and unnoticeable.
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Imaging Oversized Screens
Prepare your artwork using the Artwork Clean-Up Process
1.
outlined on page 4 of this manual.
With your ScreenMaster cut to size, place over your artwork, fi lm
2.
side (smooth) down against the design.
Holding both the artwork and ScreenMaster together fl ip the
3.
combination over to have the artwork on top facing downwards,
as pictured right.
If the artwork moves when the mesh is fl ipped you must reposition
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the design against the screen, as the next step will fi x the design
in place
Ensure this process is done on a fl at surface with suitable space
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to limit any movement of the artwork/mesh combination
Fold the long edge closest to you back onto the artwork as pictured
4.
right.
Do not
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fold or crease the ScreenMaster mesh with your hand to
fl atten at this stage
The mesh will have a slight curve, not crease, as it folds over
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around the paper
Using a removable sticky tape attach the folded edge to the
5.
back of the artwork
Do not
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use highly adhesive tapes as they may damage the
mesh when removed
Do not
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use adhesive sprays or glues of any type
With the fi rst long edge taped down, proceed to perform the
6.
same task on the second long edge of the screen.
Pull the mesh over onto the back of the artwork
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Tape down against the back of the artwork
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Do not fold or crease the edge
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Preparation
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Note:
Pictures used in this example of imaging oversized screens
are of the A4 Thermal-Copier model. When using the A3 model
for oversized screens the same process applies.
Maximum length of the design is 420mm
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Maximum length of mesh outside the carrier is 100mm
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For longer designs, fold and tape both the head and base of
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the mesh to the back of the artwork (all 4 sides).