EXILE Spyder II CTS Workflow: Rip, Print & Image Screens Fast

Want to streamline your screen prep and ditch the films? Learn how the EXILE Spyder II CTS system simplifies your screen printing workflow from Adobe Illustrator to fully imaged screens—no vacuum frame or film needed.

In this video, we walk you through prepping your separations, ripping files with the Spyder RIP, and imaging directly to screen using the Spyder II CTS. Whether you're new to CTS or looking to tighten up your darkroom process, this setup delivers speed, accuracy, and repeatability.

What you'll learn:

How to set up spot color separations in Illustrator

How to RIP files using the Spyder II system

How to image screens directly without film

Why pairing with a Baselayr VT2536 Exposure Unit enhances registration

How to build a repeatable, scalable screen workflow

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0:00 Intro – What the Spyder II CTS Workflow Covers
0:11 Set Spot Colors & Layers in Illustrator
0:29 Use Overprint Fill in the Attributes Panel
0:41 Label Print Order and Base Color
0:50 Prep Output Settings and Select Spyder II
1:02 Choose “Separations (Host-Based)” Output
1:10 Select PPD – RTI RIP-KIT v4
1:22 Send Files to RIP Folder and Open Spyder Queue
1:34 Image the Screen and Expose with Baselayr VT2536
1:47 Download the Template + Final Thoughts
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