Which printing process uses mesh screens to transfer ink?

Which printing process uses mesh screens to transfer ink?

• A. Letterpress
• B. Offset Printing
• C. Flexography
• D. Screen Printing

Answer: (D)

Screen printing uses a mesh screen to transfer ink. A frame stretches a fine mesh over which a stencil is applied; ink is pressed through the open areas of the mesh with a squeegee, directly onto the substrate. The stencil blocks ink in areas that should stay ink-free, while opening allows the ink to pass through where you want the image. This direct mesh-and-stencil method is what sets screen printing apart from other processes, such as letterpress (ink from raised surfaces), offset printing (image transferred from plate to a rubber blanket and then to stock), and flexography (ink from a flexible relief plate).

Screen printing uses a mesh screen to transfer ink. A frame stretches a fine mesh over which a stencil is applied; ink is pressed through the open areas of the mesh with a squeegee, directly onto the substrate. The stencil blocks ink in areas that should stay ink-free, while opening allows the ink to pass through where you want the image. This direct mesh-and-stencil method is what sets screen printing apart from other processes, such as letterpress (ink from raised surfaces), offset printing (image transferred from plate to a rubber blanket and then to stock), and flexography (ink from a flexible relief plate).