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SCREEN PRINTING FILM SPECIFICATIONS

SCREEN PRINTING FILM SPECIFICATIONS PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE A QUALITY PRINT JOB  FILM  • Positive   • Right reading  • Emulsion side up  • Minimum film thickness 0.004 in. (0.10 mm)  • Minimum film size 8” x 8”  • Film image shall have sharp, hard edges with a minimum density of 4.0  • Clear area shall have no fog  • Film shall be output at a minimum of 1,270 dots per inch.  For quality work 2,400 dots per inch is recommended  • Color separated with one film per color.  The specific PMS Pantone color or process color must be identified at the top right corner of the film along with a job number and print sequence  • For solid backgrounds, a separate piece of film must be provided  • Film should be free from contamination, pinholes, scratches and creases  TYPE SIZE AND LINE PRINT • Minimum printable type is 5 pt bold • Minimum reverse print type on a solid background is 6 pt bold • Minimum reverse print on a halftone background is 7