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Test screens are available from D2M Rapid Screen for on-press trialling.
Send us your artwork and we will image a screen in your preferred mesh count.
You only pay the freight or use your nominated freight company.
- How long does it take to receive the D2M RS1? Typically 30-60 business days shipping is required. Allow 30 days manufacture and 30 days shipping.
- How many prints can I get per screen? Typically from one (1) print to approximately 2,000 prints. This is dependent on PSI pressure (up to 55psi) and blade condition.
- Can I purchase 110/220-voltage? Our equipment operates off 110 and 220 voltages (standard). The RS1 is auto switching.
- What are the mesh counts recommended? Any standard untreated mesh will work well, there is no limit re the brand or mesh size. Typical mesh 70, 100, 120, 135 and 200 seem to be the most popular. Note: the higher the mesh count the less injectable emulsion is used reducing overall cost.
- Is financing available? Yes, your local dealer will have options available.
- Can I print on any surface? You can print on virtually any flat surface. Not just textiles but solvent inks for Industrial applications work well. Note: you will need to test the ink used to confirm compatibility to our injectable emulsion.
- Can I save the screen? Yes.
- What are typical cost savings when using the D2M RS1 system versus a traditional screen printing system? In addition to the costs associated with reduced space and time requirements, the D2M RS1 system reduces costs of screen production from about $35.00 to $3.50 and reduces over 80% of any steps required in screen making – water, time, labor, chemicals, power, film, drying, exposure etc. Typically 4-12 hours to 4 minutes.
- Can I print half-tones and greyscale? Yes, 38 lines – 200 lines per inch. Higher rates are available. The D2M RS1 typically prints up to 2400DPI – in uni-directional 1200 and 2400DPI are supported, in bi-directional printing 720 and 1200DPI are supported.
- Do I need to use chemicals? No chemicals are needed.
- Can I reclaim screens? Yes, typically only high pressure is needed, and no chemicals are required. A common de-haze maybe required dependent on ink type used. Note: auto screen washing where pressure is applied from both sides of the screen will not work well. We recommend pressure from one side only. (We like the Karcher Dirtbuster).
- Can I work in a retail space? Yes. You can setup a complete D2M RS1 print shop in much less space than traditionally shop setups. All darkroom requirements and equipment aren’t needed for example.
- How long does it take to make a screen? You can take a digital image to print in under four (4) minutes.
- Do you have technical support? Yes, we have technical support available by contacting our offices and authorized distributors who are all factory trained. There are also comprehensive support videos continually being produced which are a great support as well.
- Do you have training? We offer hands-on training classes at installation. Additional training is available after setup via teams sessions as required.
- Where do I buy supplies? Can I get supplies sent to me quickly? And what supplies are there? All supplies are only available from our dealer network. There are only 2 consumables available. The D2M injectable emulsion available in 2 liter containers and 200ml D2M binder concentrate (D2M binder concentrate is applied to 15 liters of distilled water monthly which is located within the D2M RS1).
- What is the warranty? Every piece of equipment is backed by a 12-month conditional manufacturer’s warranty. Full details are available on our website or from your local dealer.
- Can I get Material Safety Data information? Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available upon request.
- Can we or you remotely get access to the machine via internet for service? Yes, we recommend on-site support initially and training as needed via remote login programs.
- Free software upgrades? Yes, things change and get better! We regularly update via newsletters with downloads available via our website.
- What heads do you use? We use a combination of Epson UV rated print heads. The RS1 uses 2 in a staggered configuration.
- Is the UV emulsion safe to wash down the drain? Yes and No! The injectable emulsion will break into small particles which will require a mesh to catch prior to going into a drain. Note: The emulsion will not dissolve into water.
- Does it have a shelf life? Yes, typically 12 months.
- We use 20x24, 23 x 31/33 & 26x36 screens OD will it accommodate all of these? The RS1 will accommodate all standard size frames, we have 3 sizes of platens which accommodate 90% of all frames sizes and custom platens are available if needed. The RS1 ships with a large platen to support common frame sizes used on automatics and manual presses.
- Does the screen need to be degreased prior to going on? Yes. Screens needs to be clear of dust and oil. A mesh prep may be needed depending on mesh brand.
- Do you need a minimum tension on the screen for this machine? No, any screen tension will work, however in higher LPI requirements screen tension is essential for dot registration. Keeping all screens within a 2 Newton variance makes it a lot easier for on press registration.
- What tolerance do you have for the size (height) of the screen frame? The RS1 will accommodate any screen frame size height up to 40mm thickness.
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