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Screen Printing Color Separations: One Layer Per Ink

Screen printing requires each color on its own plate. An SVG with multiple colors must be split into separate artwork, one per ink. This guide shows how to prepare an SVG so printers receive split, registration-marked artwork.

November 13, 2026 · 10 min read

Screen printing requires each color on its own plate. An SVG with multiple colors must be split into separate artwork, one per ink. This guide shows how to prepare an SVG so printers receive split, registration-marked artwork.

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