| Cause | Solution |
| Inadequate emulsion thickness. | • Increase emulsion coating, use higher solids emulsion. |
| Poor contact between the screen and film positive. | • Check vacuum contact. |
| White mesh causing ‘light scatter’. | • Use dyed mesh. |
| Light source inadequate for artwork requirements. |
• Upgrade to single lightsource. |
| Under-exposure. | • Re-evaluate exposure time to fully harden stencil. |