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ROQ.US Tech Tip: Thin Thread Mesh vs. Standard Mesh: A Real-World Look at Brighter, Smoother White Prints
White ink is one of the most demanding parts of screen printing. It needs to be opaque, smooth, and bright, but it also needs to print efficiently without forcing the operator to overload pressure, overwork the garment, or fight the screen. During the Shirt Show Super Base Camp at The ROQ Tech Center, Kevin from SATTI demonstrated a practical side-by-side comparison that showed just how much mesh selection can affect print quality. The test compared a standard SAATI HITEX mes
ROQ.US Tech Team
Jun 9
ROQ.US Tech Tip: 3 Monthly Maintenance Tips for the ROQ IMPRESS Auto Heat Transfer Press
When it comes to transfer automation, reliability is everything. Your ROQ FEED or ROQ FEED+ is designed to streamline production, reduce manual handling, and keep your ROQ IMPRESS running efficiently. Like any piece of equipment, a few minutes of preventative maintenance can go a long way toward maintaining consistent performance. The good news? This isn't a daily or even weekly task. According to ROQ US Technician Buck Premo, most shops only need to perform these checks abou
ROQ.US Tech Team
Jun 5
ROQ Tech Tip: Weekly ROQ IMPRESS Air Regulator Maintenance
When production is moving fast, it’s easy to overlook small maintenance tasks. But on the ROQ IMPRESS, one simple 60-second check each week can help prevent costly downtime and protect your machine from moisture-related damage. In this week’s #ROQTips, #ROQStar Buck Premo walks through how to inspect the moisture trap on the main air regulator — a quick preventative maintenance step that helps ensure your chiller is functioning properly and your air system stays dry. Why This
ROQ.US Tech Team
May 27
ROQ Tech Tip: ROQ IMPRESS Maintenance - A Simple Daily Heat Press Cleaning Routine
Maintaining your ROQ IMPRESS heat press does not have to be complicated. A few simple habits can help keep the machine clean, reduce transfer-related issues, and support smoother production throughout the week. In this maintenance walkthrough, Buck Premo from the ROQ US tech team demonstrates a practical daily cleaning step that operators can add to their regular routine. While every shop should continue to follow the official machine manual and manufacturer recommendations,
ROQ.US Tech Team
May 21
ROQ FEED vs. ROQ FEED +: Key Upgrades for the ROQ IMPRESS
ROQ Feed Plus Upgrades for the ROQ IMPRESS When you are running production on the ROQ IMPRESS, small improvements in setup, loading, and transfer handling can make a major difference in daily workflow. In this tech tip, Buck Premo from the ROQ US Tech Team walks through the differences between the ROQ FEED and the upgraded ROQ FEED +, highlighting the features designed to make transfer feeding easier, more flexible, and more efficient. The ROQ FEED + builds on the original RO
ROQ.US Tech Team
May 13
Stampinator Settings: Time, Temperature, and 3 Ways to Use It for Screen Printing
Dialing in time and temperature is key to maximizing the Stampinator. At MADE Lab, we use three methods: pre-stamp to flatten fibers, flash stamp to control ink between strokes, and cure stamp for a finished print. Starting around 320° for 4 seconds, adjustments depend on ink type and garments like fleece, where heat retention and pressure play a critical role in achieving smooth, consistent results.
Cristen Sousa
Mar 27
Discharge print on the ROQ E with Avient Aquarius Inks at MADE Laboratory's WB camp!
Discharge printing on the ROQ E starts with activating Avient Aquarius inks using ZFS at around 5% for a softer hand. After mixing, let the ink sit for about 10 minutes as it begins to bubble and outgas. Covering it helps trap gases for full activation. With proper setup, you can run multiple colors wet-on-wet while maintaining soft, vibrant results.
Cristen Sousa
Mar 26
ROQ Impress Transfer Adjustable Transfer Tray
Improve efficiency and reduce movement with the ROQ magnetic transfer tray. Load transfers faster, stay organized, and streamline your workflow with a flexible, user-friendly design.
Cristen Sousa
Mar 26
ROQ Tech Tip: Installing the Stahls Hotronix Stampinator on a ROQ Automatic Screen Printing Press
Installing the Stampinator is quick and flexible. Slide it into the print head, center it on the platen, and adjust the heat plate position. Choose between 110V or 220V power, secure your cables, and set off-contact for proper pressure. Dial in dwell time using an open print head to achieve consistent, repeatable results—especially when printing thicker garments like fleece.
Cristen Sousa
Mar 25
How to Easily Program the New Stahls' Hotronix Stampinator on the ROQ OVAL, NEXT and ECO
Setting up the Stampinator is quick and precise. Select the print head, enable the Stampinator, and set your dwell time—down to half-second increments. In this case, we’re running four seconds. Using manual commands, send the shirt to the stamp station and activate the unit. Each head presses independently, holds for the set time, and releases automatically for consistent, repeatable results every cycle.
Cristen Sousa
Mar 25
ROQ Tech Tip: Dialing In the Perfect Fleece Print with the Milwaukee Brewers
So, we're here at the Brewers, the ROQ and the Stadium. This is one of their 1A teams, the Warbirds. So, when we're going on fleece, we're going to try to we'll only use as much ink as we need to. Right now, we have a lot of ink cuz we're putting this on a white underbase. Very common, especially when you're first starting out on a screen printing press. This is where we ended. So, after about seven different ways of doing this, we pre flash we pre-stamped it. We printed two
Cristen Sousa
Mar 25
This Machine Replaces Your Entire Transfer Line (ROQ IMPRESS P8)
What's up, ROQ Nation? Buck Primo here with your ROQ US tech team. Today, I'm going to go over the ROQ IMPRESS . This is the P8 for heat press model and all of the automation that we have on this single operator depending on the fixation time, whatever the longest part of the process is, but we know this thing can hit over 500 pieces an hour. I'm going to walk around the machine and explain exactly what we got going on: So, let's check it out. All right, so after loading the
Cristen Sousa
Mar 24
Dialing In the Perfect Fleece Print with the Milwaukee Brewers
We spent the day at the Brewers stadium on their ROQ NEXT Automatic working on a Warbirds (the Brewers Minor League Team!) print on a fleece that had a lot going on. Big design, bold opaque colors, and plenty of coverage. It was a great opportunity to fine tune the process and see just how efficient we could make it! Watch the whole process: Starting Point: Traditional Underbase We began with a white underbase, but as we ran it, we realized we could probably simplify. The p
Lucy Hegemann
Feb 12
7 Steps To Installing the new Stahls Hotronix Stampinator on a ROQ Press: Quick Technical Setup Guide
Installing the Stampinator on your ROQ press is a fast and straightforward process, but a few details make all the difference in performance and safety. Here's a step-by-step overview for getting up and running with optimal precision and care. 1. Mounting the Stampinator Roll your cart or table up to the press and carefully slide the Stampinator into the printhead. Avoid sticky platens during installation—they can obstruct smooth setup and adjustment. If you have sticky plat
Cristen Sousa
Dec 2, 2025
Automated Shirt Unloading? Yes please!
How the ROQ IMPRESS PULL+ continues to innovate the world of DTF heat transfers. The decorated apparel industry has long chased a goal that once seemed impossible: making heat transfer printing just as fast, scalable, and efficient as screen printing. With the ROQ IMPRESS system —now fully automated with the ROQ FEED , ROQ PEEL , and ROQ PULL+ - that goal is no longer a dream. It’s reality. At the heart of this innovation is a powerful promise: more throughput, less labor,
Cristen Sousa
Oct 15, 2025
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