Screen printers across the country are investing in automation to keep up with shifting customer demands and tightening labor markets. Out of all the equipment options available today, two specific setups are standing out above the rest: the ROQ E Automatic Screen Printing Press and the ROQ IMPRESS Automatic Heat Press. These systems are solving real, everyday floor problems by helping shops produce more volume with fewer hands, delivering the speed and consistency required to scale a profitable printing business.
Let's break down exactly why these two machines are leading the industry. Here is how they are reshaping workflow efficiency for print shops at every level.
ROQ E: The Self-Contained Automatic Screen Printing Press
For print shops ready to leave manual printing behind or upgrade from an older, loud automatic press, the ROQ E provides an efficient path forward. It is an industrial press designed for printing businesses of all sizes, offering a clean and compact footprint that fits easily into almost any shop layout.
The standout feature of this automatic screen printing press is its innovative autonomy. You can break free from the constant noise and high maintenance of third-party external air compressors. The ROQ E operates with a single, simple electric connection. It houses an ultra-quiet built-in air supply that ensures a premium, noise-free production environment for your team and your customers. This reduces your overall air capacity needs on the floor, giving you all the benefits of an electric press without compromising on fast setup times or registration efficiency.
Key Features of the ROQ E Automatic Screen Printing Press
- Runs on Power Alone: Plug the machine directly into your electrical source with no external air lines required.
- Blazing Production Speeds: Accelerate your shop output with rapid index speeds up to 900 prints per hour.
- Sleek Versatility: Available in 8 or 10 station configurations to handle up to 8 colors easily.
- Low-Profile Arms: Low-profile platen arms make printing sleeves, youth garments, and unique placements completely effortless.
- Brand-Building Performance: Backed by an exclusive warranty to ensure high-volume printing without concerns over costly downtime.
The ROQ E rethinks automated screen printing. It delivers the iconic print quality your customers expect while streamlining your physical setup for high-speed, high-tech production demands.
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ROQ IMPRESS: Automated Heat Transfer Production and the ROQ FEED System
If your shop prints direct-to-film (DTF) transfers, screen print transfers, vinyl, foil, or twill, you know that manual heat pressing creates a major bottleneck. The ROQ IMPRESS Automatic Heat Press uses patent-pending automation technology to eliminate these manual headaches, reducing your labor costs and scaling your business profitably.
Why Choose the ROQ IMPRESS System?
- Automate Your Whole Workflow: Move seamlessly from digital transfer production to finished garment.
- Eliminate Human Error: Apply consistent, standardized pressure and temperature across every single platen.
- Increase Floor Productivity: Run speeds of over 500 garments per hour depending on your configuration.
- Drastically Reduce Labor Costs: A single operator can replace the production output of 4 to 6 manual heat presses.
- Modular Design: Choose a 6 or 8 platen system with 2 to 5 heat presses, allowing you to scale up as your business grows.
“With the Impress, we don’t have to have the same conversations about removing colors to hit a price point. As long as we have the transfers, we’re able to rock and roll.”
– Bobby, Production Manager, MJ Corp
The ROQ FEED: Automatic Transfer Placement
You can stop manually placing transfers by letting the ROQ FEED do the heavy lifting. This innovative attachment system lifts, separates, and accurately places DTF or pre-cut heat transfers directly onto the garments. This ensures laser-guided accuracy and speed without human error.
Advanced Upgrades: The ROQ FEED+
The ROQ FEED+ builds on the original technology with several key upgrades designed to improve flexibility, reduce manual adjustments, and support longer production runs. This advanced version includes a larger transfer tray for increased capacity, a reversible swivel-mounted control console, and expanded suction coverage. It also introduces digital suction control through the HMI, recipe-saved suction settings, and a low-level transfer sensor that warns operators before transfers run out. It handles smaller transfers without requiring additional custom inserts, helping you simplify setup and improve overall production efficiency on your automatic heat press.
Which Setup Matches Your Shop Growth?
Choosing the right equipment depends entirely on your primary decoration methods and where you want to eliminate friction in your production line.
| Feature | ROQ E Press | ROQ IMPRESS System |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Process | Automatic screen printing | Automated heat transfer application |
| Max Speed | Up to 900 garments per hour | 500+ garments per hour |
| Setup Type | Plug-in electric, self-contained air | Modular carousel with ROQ FEED option |
| Best For | Shops scaling up screen printing output | Shops growing DTF and transfer production |
Both of these machines were designed to help apparel decorators grow smarter. Whether you need to get more jobs out the door each day, protect your margins, or build a more reliable foundation for expansion, these systems provide the necessary momentum.
At Ryonet, we want to help you build an efficient, professional shop that is completely ready for what comes next. If you are ready to see how automatic screen printing or automated transfer placement can change your daily production capacity, our team is here to help you map out the right fit for your floor layout.
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