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GB/T 9851.6-2026Vocabulary of graphic technology - Part 6: Terms for screen printing (English PDF)

印刷技术术语 第6部分:孔版印刷术语

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

January 28, 2026

Implementation date

March 1, 2026

Scope

GB/T 9851.6-2026 is the English-translated version of 印刷技术术语 第6部分:孔版印刷术语.

GB/T 9851.6-2026 is the sixth part of the Chinese vocabulary of graphic technology and covers screen, or stencil, printing.

It defines the terms used in the technology and in its applications, grouped as basic terminology, plate making, printing, faults and typical applications, and it names those applications one by one: textile printing, transfer printing on paper and film, panel printing, solar cell printing, electronic circuit printing, membrane switch circuit printing, passive component printing and others.

The entries define screen printing itself and the screen mesh, with its mesh count, elongation, thickness and aperture width. It has no normative references, and it is meant for production, teaching, research and technical exchange in the field.

It replaces GB/T 9851.6-2008, was issued on 28 January 2026 and has applied since 1 March 2026.

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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
37.100.01
Classification
A 17
Replacing
GB/T 9851.6-2008

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1 Scope
  • 2 Normative References
  • 3 Basic Terminology
  • 4 Plate making
  • 5 printing
  • 6 Fault
  • 7 Typical Applications
  • 7.1 Textile Printing
  • 7.2 Transfer printing on paper (film)
  • 7.3 Panel Printing
  • 7.4 Solar Cell Printing
  • 7.5 Electronic Circuit Printing
  • 7.6 Membrane Switch Circuit Printing
  • 7.7 Passive Component Printing
  • 7.8 Other Applications
  • References
  • Index

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting.

This document is Part 6 of GB/T 9851 "Terminology for Printing Technology". GB/T 9851 has already published the following parts.

---Part 1: Basic Terminology;

---Part 2: Prepress Terminology;

---Part 3: Letterpress Printing Terminology;

---Part 4: Lithography Terminology;

---Part 5: Gravure Printing Terminology;

---Part 6: Terminology for Screen Printing;

---Part 7: Post-press Terminology;

---Part 8: Digital Printing Terminology;

---Part 9: Terminology for Book and Periodical Printing

This document supersedes GB/T 9851.6-2008 "Printing Technology Terminology Part 6: Screen Printing Terminology", and is consistent with GB/T 9851.6- Compared to 2008, aside from structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows.

a) The scope of the standard has been changed (see Chapter 1, Chapter 1 of the 2008 edition);

b) The chapter title was changed from "Stencil Printing" to "Basic Terminology," and several terms were added, modified, and deleted (see Chapter 3, 2008). Chapter 2 of the edition);

c) The chapter title was changed from "Screen Printing" to "Printing," and several terms were added, modified, and deleted (see Chapter 4, 2008 edition). Chapter 3);

d) The chapter title was changed from "Screen Printing Machine" to "Printing," and several terms were added, changed, and deleted (see Chapter 5, 2008 edition). Chapter 4);

e) The chapter title was changed from "Printing Error" to "Error," and several terms were added, changed, and deleted (see Chapter 6, 2008 edition). Chapter 5);

f) A chapter on "Typical Applications" has been added (see Chapter 7).

Introduction

GB/T 9851, "Terminology for Printing Technology," aims to standardize the expression of printing technology terminology, construct a scientific and unified terminology system, and ensure the accuracy of terminology.

Consistency, logical rigor, and universality of application are key to establishing a set of universally applicable terminology guidelines for the printing technology field, providing a foundation for my country's printing industry.

It provides solid support for the standardization and normalization of industrial development.

The field of printing technology covers a wide range, mainly including.

---Process steps. pre-press processing, printing processing, post-press processing, etc.;

---Printing methods. offset printing, letterpress printing, gravure printing, screen printing, digital printing, etc.;

---Application areas. Book and magazine printing, packaging printing, electronic printing, textile printing, etc.;

---Related materials. Various materials required for the entire printing production process.

Given the complexity of the aforementioned fields, relying solely on a single logic to organize printing technology terminology can easily lead to unclear terminology context and conceptual confusion, making it difficult to... To meet the needs of standardization in the field of printing technology, it is necessary to systematically organize printing technology-related terminology from multiple dimensions to establish standards.

This lays the foundation for scientific compilation. GB/T 9851 is proposed to consist of 9 parts.

---Part 1: Basic Terminology. The purpose is to integrate and organize the fundamental terminology in the field of printing technology, providing a basis for the definitions of terms in other sections. Provides a general basis for use.

---Part 2: Prepress Terminology. The purpose is to integrate and standardize the terminology used in the prepress process.

---Part 4: Letterpress Printing Terminology. The aim is to integrate and standardize the terminology used in letterpress printing technology.

---Part 4: Lithography Terminology. The purpose is to integrate and standardize the terminology used in lithography technology.

---Part 5: Gravure Printing Terminology. The aim is to integrate and standardize the terminology used in gravure printing technology.

---Part 6: Screen Printing Terminology. The aim is to integrate and standardize the terminology used in screen printing technology.

---Part 7: Post-press Terminology. The purpose is to integrate and standardize the terminology used in post-press processes.

---Part 8: Digital Printing Terminology. The aim is to integrate and standardize the terminology used in digital printing technology.

---Part 9: Book and Periodical Printing Terminology. The aim is to integrate and standardize the terminology used in the book and periodical printing field.

1 Scope

This document defines the terminology used in stencil printing technology and its applications.

This document applies to production, teaching, research, and technical exchange in the field of stencil printing technology and its applications.

2 Normative references

This document has no normative references.

3 Basic Terminology

3.1 Stencil printing

Printing is a method of creating graphic information on a substrate by passing ink through the stencil area of a printing plate.

3.2 Screenprinting

Screen printing, where the stencil area of the printing plate is perforated (3.1).

3.3 Screen printing

The stencil area of the printing plate is formed by screen printing using linear material (3.2).

4 Plate making

4.1 Screen mesh

A screen printing material (3.2) woven from warp and weft threads with identical openings.

4.1.1 Screen mesh count

Number of openings in the wire mesh (4.1) per unit length.

4.1.2 Elongation at break

The ratio of the elongation of the wire mesh (4.1) when it is stretched to break in the warp or weft direction to its length before stretching.

4.1.3 Screen mesh thickness

(4.1) The maximum vertical distance between the two surfaces of the wire mesh.

4.1.4 Aperture width

The larger of the maximum vertical distances between two adjacent warp threads and between two weft threads in a wire mesh (4.1).

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Editions of GB/T 9851.6

EditionTitleRevisionStatus
GB/T 9851.6-2026Vocabulary of graphic technology - Part 6: Terms for screen printingcurrent editionCurrent
GB/T 9851.6-2008Vocabulary of graphic technology - Part 6: Terms for screen printingprevious editionSuperseded

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