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Aspect	Screen Printing	Digital (Inkjet) Printing
Process Steps	Create artwork and separate colours. Expose each colour onto a mesh screen. Set up the screen on a press. Apply ink through the screen onto the substrate. Dry and cure the printed piece.	Prepare digital file (CMYK or RGB). Load file into printer software. Print directly onto the substrate. Allow ink to dry; optional post‑processing.
Equipment Required	Screen frames, mesh, squeegees, exposure unit, ink, dryer.	High‑resolution inkjet printer, computer, colour management tools.
Suitability for Large‑Scale Production	Highly cost‑effective after initial setup; excellent for runs of 100+ items with consistent colour.	Ideal for short runs or on‑demand printing; set‑up cost low but per‑item cost higher for large volumes.

Aspect

Screen Printing

Digital (Inkjet) Printing

Process Steps

Equipment Required

Screen frames, mesh, squeegees, exposure unit, ink, dryer.

High‑resolution inkjet printer, computer, colour management tools.

Suitability for Large‑Scale Production

Highly cost‑effective after initial setup; excellent for runs of 100+ items with consistent colour.

Ideal for short runs or on‑demand printing; set‑up cost low but per‑item cost higher for large volumes.

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