Ink Jet printing vs. Silk Screen Printing ?

[Jukkis]

Ink Jet ::

Coverage: Shouldn't have full coverage

# of Colors: Unlimited!!!

Color Purity: Since the artwork is created on the computer and most screen tints are different. The colors are usually true but may vary slightly.

Smudging: May smudge or smear if they are exposed to oils or moisture. This may be prevented by using a protective spray.

Resolution: May show slight edge bleed.



Silk Screen ::

Coverage: Can have full coverage

# of Colors: Maximum is usually 6 colors unless a four color process is created.

Color Purity: Silk-Screen printers require PMS colors so they can match them up.

Smudging: Will not smudge or smear.

Resolution: Will have sharp edges.

source :

http://www.kopyrite.com/cdr/Inkjet.html

but there's probably lot more information available about differences...

atleast one cdr-duplication service in Finland is using 1200 dpi resolution with Ink Jet printing instead on Epson 360 dpi resolution (kopyrite.com).


another source...

2) What is the difference between silk-screen and ink jet printing?

There are two very different processes used to print your label onto the CD itself. Which method you choose depends on how important the label is to you, your budget, and how soon you need the CD. If you have your CD duplicated here at our facilities we can print a label onto your disc at no extra charge. Your label is printed onto ink jet printable CD recordable media, with a 'wet' ink. Since the media is not porous, we suggest that you keep your label simple. Detailed graphics, multiple colors, or large areas of solid color tend to run together. 3 color Silkscreen labeling is included on replicated CDs. Your label is painted onto your disc one color at a time. The end result is a glossy label and can have more details, colors, etc. CD recordable media can also be silkscreened, but it is expensive, and additional time is required.

http://www.promodiscinc.com/faq.html#02



any ideas, thoughts, experiences about this ?

 

[Will S]

Graphics are transferred to items using different transfer methods, such as silk screening. This technique, which is also known as serigraphy, uses a mesh silk screen. An artist carefully draws the graphic directly onto the mesh screen to avoid any screen punctures. Printers, however, burn each graphic screen color separately, which enables the silk screen to be printed indefinitely.

 

[240v]

10 years later...

 

[DJ X]

LOL that's a classic. I was wondering what the hell silkjet was before I saw 2002.