User`s manual
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Computer Graphics DVDs
One of the hardest things to learn for the computer
novice is computer graphics. There are a number
of excellent DVDs explaining computer graphics
and how to use Adobe Photoshop , CorelDRAW or
Adobe Illustrator. These DVDs focus mainly on the
Screen Printing process, however they also feature
excellent sections on how to create designs, how to
deal with poor quality artwork and more.
Business and Marketing DVD’s
Since the business and marketing side is often complex and sometimes frustrating, there
is an excellent DVD called Business and Marketing that covers all aspects of running a
successful garment decorating enterprise. There is also a good set of DVDs on marketing
and selling, called the Marketing Toolbox.
Internet
The number one website for the industry is www.screenprinters.net. There you will nd a wealth of
articles, industry links, a Buyer’s Guide and open Forums.
Trade Shows and Trade Magazines
There are a number of good trade magazines and dozens of trade shows
around the world for garment decorating. Two of the more popular
resources for the “When’s” and “Where’s” are the website:
www.screenprinters.net and the book How To Print T-Shirts for Fun and
Prot. Both contain numerous trade show listings.
Our Advice
When starting a business, it is often easy to think nothing will go wrong. You need to be positive about
your venture, but in the beginning, expect the worse. If you take orders for printed shirts before you have
even received your machine, you might nd that deadlines are hard to meet because of the learning curve
and unexpected problems.
The garment business is one of deadlines. Deadlines may include such things as time-sensitive event
shirts or for special occasions as well as artwork with “dates” on them. You must always give yourself