What's the difference between XY vs. XYZ micros?Updated 2 years ago

Micros are knobs on the printhead that allow you to move a screen vertically and horizontally without loosening the screen clamp. If a screen is off by a hair, you can make the smallest adjustments with the twist of a knob. Micros make it much easier to register screens, streamlining the pre-production process.

Some presses are equipped with XY micros. You won’t need to manually slide the screen around once you’ve got it centered and clamped down. All you need to do is turn the X or Y micro registration knobs to move the screen up or down, or to the left or right, to get it perfectly aligned.

A Z micro raises the off-contact of individual printheads. The Z micro helps a lot when you’re switching from different substrates in the same job. Presses like the Riley Hopkins 300 come with Z micros. This addition to the XY micro may not seem like a big deal, but it can have a huge impact on your production speed.

If you'd like to learn more about micros, please read this blog.