How to prepare images for Screen Print (PAPER)
HOW TO SPLIT AN IMAGE INTO 4 LAYERS FOR CMYK SILKSCREEN

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Open Your image in Photoshop
Open Your image in Photoshop
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File format
Make sure it is the right size, according to the paper format you want: <BR> - Go to Image > Image Size <BR> if you would like to change the dimensions, make sure the chain is locked in order to keep the proportions <BR> - Put the resolution to 300 dpi, then click 'ok'
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Image Mode
Check that your image is in CMYK: - Go to Image > mode > CMYK
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Split Channels
Go to Window > Channels Go to the hamburger on the top right corner of the Channels window Choose 'Split Channels'
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A window for each Channel
Then it opens 4 windows, 1 for each channel: (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black)
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Bitmap
This you’ll have to do for each Channel: Go to Image > Mode > Bitmap It opens this little window Keep the input and output to 300 dpi. Choose the raster you like, most often Halftone Screen
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Bitmap
You will have to put a different angle for each Channel Opinions differ on this, but here is one you can use: Frequency: 45 (for all) Angles: cyan 82 /magenta 52 /yellow 7 /black 22 Shape: Round or Ellipse (same one for all)
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Real size check
Check at 100% view if the dots looks right. (shortcut is cmd+1)
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Cropmarks
Now we are going to add cropmarks, necessary for a good alignment of the 4 layers :) Import each 4 .psd file into a Indesign file of the same dimensions. Then just save each file as PDF, and tick the option 'Add cropmarks' on the export panel of indesign, in 'Marks and bleeds'. Click 'Press quality' and 'Export'