Q: What can I do about my underbase whites feeling so rough?
A: To relieve the rough feeling on an underbase you need to increase the squeegee speed and have an ideal "zero-angle" with Smilin' Jack™
Q: How do I get consistent ink coverage on all points of my underbase?
A: Print with consistent pressure from the center to the edge of the screen which can only be achieved with Smilin' Jack™.
Q: How can I reduce the occurrence of ripped screens?
A: Do not apply excessive pressure at the edges of the screen.
Q: How can I print a white ink faster?
A: Run the blade vertically and with minimum pressure which permits high speed.
Q: What is the cause of jumping registration in the middle of a run?
A: Jumps are caused by excessive amounts of squeegee pressure.
Q: How can I find relief in my ink costs due to expensive phthalate-free alternatives?
A: Smilin' Jack™ will allow you to use 5-25% less ink per print.
Q: How can I achieve accurate, precise overprint colors on press?
A: Use QJT™ which allows you to balance between slightly more or slightly less ink than the median deposit.
Q: Will Smilin' Jack™ also work on my various ink colors?
A: Smilin' Jack™ works equally well for whites and colors.
Q: How can I eliminate pinholes when using transparent colors (e.g. reflex blue)?
A: Put down a smoother white by printing at high speed then precisely control the over-print deposit.
Q: How do I print faster on dark shirts?
A: Use Dr. J™ to pre-load the mesh with ink and Smilin' Jack™ for artifact-free printing at maximum speed.
Q: How do I eliminate streaks?
A: Utilize Smilin' Jack™ to eliminate squeegee buckling which progressively leads to streaks.
Q: How do I stop pilling from occurring on plastic sheets?
A: Reduce the squeegee footprint and maintain consistency from the midpoint to the ends of the blade.
Q: How do I maintain color consistency at all points on the sheet?
A: Maintain constant pressure between the blade and the mesh and zero pressure on the stock by integrating Smilin' Jack™.
Q: What is the best way to eliminate press peel?
A: Eliminate buckling by allowing Smilin' Jack™ to apply minimum footprint and constant pressure.
Q: Can I still use Smilin' Jack™ on my archived CMYK films and files?
A: Absolutely, because Smilin' Jack™ does not change the color it eliminates the color casts.
Q: What can I do to decrease my ink costs?
A: Use Smilin' Jack™ to eliminate color casts which is 5-25% of your ink bill.
Q: How do I eliminate color shifts during the press run?
A: Run at high speed with a minimum footprint without buckling the blade.
Q: How can I hit PMS® colors on press?
A: Use QJ or QJV which allows you to balance between slightly more or slightly less ink than the median deposit.
Q: How do I eliminate image stretch?
A: Reduce squeegee drag with a constant edge, zero buckling and minimum pressure.