Registering challenging prints without micros takes a bit of patience, but can be done! If you're doing it a lot, micros will save your bacon and sanity. To learn more about micro-registration, check out this link: scrnprntl.ink/WhatareMicros
I’m so glad the struggles were kept in this video. I relate to this so much and seeing others go through similar experiences makes me feel so much better.
I have that same press. One trick I use to adjust off contact and tilt, as well as when I register multiple screens, is that I have a large piece of picture frame glass (it had been previously used for keeping film flat while burning screens) on the platen. When I loosen the bolts for off contact and tilt, I have a screen in the press and let it rest flat on the glass and then tighten the bolts. Likewise, I put my film on the platen, for registration, and then the glass on top. It makes it a little easier to move the screen around and see the registration marks. Hope this is helpful.
I have a cheap chinesium press that I use with no micros, and I've done six color halftone, simulated process with much difficulty but a lot of first time spot on registration prints. I use 3 top an bottom very fine registration marks always in the same place and I have the same regmarks drawn on the platen with the finest pen not sharpie. I line them up in the exact spot and readjust until they're regged up perfectly.
Can anyone tell me if there are micro registration clamps that can be either attached or swapped with the current clamps on this press? I use this press and would love for there to be an option for manual micro registration
The 150 press does not have an upgrade clamp option, unfortunately. A primary reason for this is that the Riley Hopkins 150 is made it be a great entry level press for a great price. Adding micros would increase the cost significantly (they require high-precision manufacturing) no longer making the press affordable for those just starting out. The Riley Hopkins 250 is our effort at getting the next level precision for customers at an affordable price. www.screenprinting.com/collections/riley-hopkins-250-screen-printing-press
One thing I do is walk the screen up or down, loosening one clamp, tap with a rubber mallet VERY lightly, tighten the other clamp, loosen the corresponding clamp then repeat. I could set this up with no micros faster than 3 hours.
@@Ryonet wait really? I Have a Hopkins 150 and my screens are also 20x24 but the screen bump into each other and I can't place more than two screens at a time.
@@henrychavez5950 Do you have a stop bolt installed above the print arm? You should have received hardware, a bolt covered in rubber, that goes right above the arm that stops it from going all the way up.
"Dude, this just isn't lining up." Every screenprinter has been there. Sometimes, for whatever reason, one color just doesn't want to cooperate, and it can take you forever to get it set right.
Registration makes me wanna quit every time lol. I have a Riley Hopkins 250 with micro reg too. 😳 took me two hours the other day. Choked white underbase 1.25 anywho, I’ll be at the beach when the giant meteor hits. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Ha! Must be a lovely beach. 💚 Definitely get scheduled for a free 1-on-1 Guidance Session so we can help you troubleshoot why it's a struggle to register! scrnprntl.ink/Guidance
If you add micros to starter presses, they wouldn't really be starter presses anymore, you know? Many printers love them for live printing and more easily registerable multicolor prints. They're a great starter press at a great price
Registering challenging prints without micros takes a bit of patience, but can be done! If you're doing it a lot, micros will save your bacon and sanity. To learn more about micro-registration, check out this link: scrnprntl.ink/WhatareMicros
This is really a great video for the 250s.
I’m so glad the struggles were kept in this video. I relate to this so much and seeing others go through similar experiences makes me feel so much better.
You are not alone, that is for sure! Glad you liked the video, reach out to our support team anytime, we're here to help as much as possible!
I have that same press. One trick I use to adjust off contact and tilt, as well as when I register multiple screens, is that I have a large piece of picture frame glass (it had been previously used for keeping film flat while burning screens) on the platen. When I loosen the bolts for off contact and tilt, I have a screen in the press and let it rest flat on the glass and then tighten the bolts.
Likewise, I put my film on the platen, for registration, and then the glass on top. It makes it a little easier to move the screen around and see the registration marks.
Hope this is helpful.
Great tip! Streamlining those processes is important!
I have a cheap chinesium press that I use with no micros, and I've done six color halftone, simulated process with much difficulty but a lot of first time spot on registration prints. I use 3 top an bottom very fine registration marks always in the same place and I have the same regmarks drawn on the platen with the finest pen not sharpie. I line them up in the exact spot and readjust until they're regged up perfectly.
Thanks for sharing!
This is great!
Thank you!
Glad you like it!
I’ve been in the same position as you, Jamie. Great print!
Thanks! How'd you do on your print? Anything you learned along the way?
@@Ryonet take your time and it’ll get there haha
Can anyone tell me if there are micro registration clamps that can be either attached or swapped with the current clamps on this press? I use this press and would love for there to be an option for manual micro registration
The 150 press does not have an upgrade clamp option, unfortunately. A primary reason for this is that the Riley Hopkins 150 is made it be a great entry level press for a great price. Adding micros would increase the cost significantly (they require high-precision manufacturing) no longer making the press affordable for those just starting out.
The Riley Hopkins 250 is our effort at getting the next level precision for customers at an affordable price. www.screenprinting.com/collections/riley-hopkins-250-screen-printing-press
One thing I do is walk the screen up or down, loosening one clamp, tap with a rubber mallet VERY lightly, tighten the other clamp, loosen the corresponding clamp then repeat. I could set this up with no micros faster than 3 hours.
That's a smart technique! It’s all about finding what works best for you, and it sounds like you’ve got it down to a science.
what size are the mesh frames?
Hi! The screens used are 20x24
@@Ryonet wait really? I Have a Hopkins 150 and my screens are also 20x24 but the screen bump into each other and I can't place more than two screens at a time.
@@henrychavez5950 Do you have a stop bolt installed above the print arm? You should have received hardware, a bolt covered in rubber, that goes right above the arm that stops it from going all the way up.
@@Ryonet wow I went back and checked my machine, I've been without that bolt for almost a year now 💀. I just installed it, thank you
"Dude, this just isn't lining up." Every screenprinter has been there. Sometimes, for whatever reason, one color just doesn't want to cooperate, and it can take you forever to get it set right.
#facts At least we're not alone in this!
I can feel the frustration watching this. It literally takes me1-2 hours to register.
Registration makes me wanna quit every time lol. I have a Riley Hopkins 250 with micro reg too. 😳 took me two hours the other day. Choked white underbase 1.25 anywho, I’ll be at the beach when the giant meteor hits. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Ha! Must be a lovely beach. 💚 Definitely get scheduled for a free 1-on-1 Guidance Session so we can help you troubleshoot why it's a struggle to register! scrnprntl.ink/Guidance
These shouldnt be sold without micros tbh
Make the 150 with micro
@@shadynasty6393 nice dummy account
If you add micros to starter presses, they wouldn't really be starter presses anymore, you know? Many printers love them for live printing and more easily registerable multicolor prints. They're a great starter press at a great price
Felt like watching the boss who has done this one time ever in their life trying to teach their drunk friends how it's done. For clout.x