Friday and Saturday July 11th and 12th, 2008
For more info call: 800-314-6390
Location:
NEW RYONET FACILITY 11800 NE 60th Way, Vancouver, Washington 98682

Friday, Saturday July 11th and 12th
Book Hotel:
Find Hotels @ Best Western  9420 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver - (360) 256-0707 Let them know you are with RYONET for a special class rate!
These screen printing training classes are limited in size, to afford you better interaction with your instructor. The two day course is both a classroom environment, as well as hands on. Ryonet Screen Printing Academy.
Where it’s our pleasure and duty to train you to print with confidence.
Our goal will be to introduce, teach and supply you with all the Tools, Skills and Supplies you will need to succeed in your new business.
In doing so we will continue to guide and supply you with supplies,
Equipment and technical expertise.

“After completing the Academy you will no longer be a customer but our partner in your continuing growth and success.”

Academy Training Index:
1. Introduction to Art; Vector art with Photoshop, Jpeg, tiff, and bmp, spot color, separations, 4 color process, and assorted graphic programs.
2. Films and Output; Why an ink jet printer? Inkjet RIP, plotters, density req.
3. Screen Preparation; Frame & mesh selection, pre-stretched wood versus aluminum and pre-production paperwork.
4. Setting up a Screen room; Racks, lighting, dehumidifiers and environment.
5. Pre-press; Degreasing, emulsions, coating, drying, exposure and block-out.
6. Setting Up a Job & Printing; Print order, registration, strike-offs and printing techniques.
7. Curing Parameters; Flash temperatures, final cure parameters and testing.
8. Breaking Down a Job; Proper cleaning techniques, washing screens for storage or reclamation, filing screens and inspection of screens.
9. Production Tracking; Final counts, cleaning garments, misprints and filling out production reports for job repeatability and consistency.
10. Additional Tips & Advice; Print placements, Photoshop separation guide, blends, puff ink tricks, curable reducers and assorted short cuts.
The above is a brief outline of what will be covered; there will be plenty of questions and in-depth analysis of each step covered. It is a wealth of information to allow you, the printer the opportunity to succeed in your business. Just remember knowledge is POWER! Don’t delay register today!
Lunch both days will be provided as well as refreshments during the day. The first day lunch is usually brought into the classroom where as the 2nd day we'll head down to a local driving so you can get a taste of some great Northwest fixins.
There will also be a hosted dinner on Friday night at a local establishment, to allow us to get to know each other better, and have a little fun.