DTG needn't be a slow laborious process. If you are really into productivity, ROQ's new NOW machine can rocket you up to 250 T-Shirts or other pieces per hour. With 36 Fujifilm Dimatix Starfire printheads inside - why wouldn't it rock?
The new-look ROQ Now features 36 Fujifilm Dimatix piezo printheads
Digital garment decoration is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and the ROQ Now is at the forefront of this transformation. As a 100% digital printing platform, this new printer claims to redefine what’s possible in textile printing, delivering exceptional speed, precision, and reliability. Designed to meet the demands of high-volume production while maintaining top print quality, this innovative machine brings advanced technology and streamlined workflows to the world of digitally decorating textiles.
Key Features of the ROQ Now printer are:
- High-Speed Production: Prints up to 250 pieces per hour, optimized for high-volume workflows.
- Exceptional Print Quality: Vivid, high-resolution output with remarkable color vibrancy and sharpness.
- Industry-Leading Durability: Superior wash fastness ensures print quality lasts throughout the garment’s lifecycle.
- Space-Efficient Design: Elegant, compact construction maximizes production space and enhances workflow.
- Advanced Software Integration: Provides detailed metrics and data-driven insights for optimal performance.
- Integrated Humidifier System: Stabilizes printheads and minimizes maintenance needs.
- Automatic Ink Purge: Consistently delivers superior print quality while simplifying upkeep.
- Built-In Neck Tag Printing: Enables seamless one-step printing for both body and neck tags.
- New Pretreat Station Enclosures: Prevents environmental contamination for a cleaner workspace.
- Printhead Easy Cleaning: Convenient access for efficient maintenance through the back of the print station.
The ROQ Now speeds up every step of the garment printing process - from design upload to order fulfillment. Its intuitive platform empowers users to manage intricate designs and photorealistic prints with ease, offering ultimate efficiency and performance for diverse printing needs.
Specifications include:
- Output: Up to 250 prints per hour with only one operator required.
- Color Channels: CMYK + Orange and Green (Hexachrome setup for an expanded color gamut).
- Printheads: 36 Fujifilm Dimatix Starfire printheads, designed for durability and maintenance.
- In-Line Pre-Treat Stations: Streamlines the process from pre-treatment to final finish.
The ROQ Now leverages 18 industrial Fujifilm Dimatix Starfire printheads per cabinet, total 36. These robust, repairable printheads are optimized for textile printing, utilizing 80pl heads for white and 32pl heads for colour, ensuring excellent coverage and precision on a wide range of materials. The ability to refurbish instead of replacing these printheads sets the ROQ Now apart, treating them as durable components rather than consumable items.
ROQ’s proprietary software suite
ROQ’s proprietary applications, paired with neoStampa RIP software, enable advanced print preparation, simulation, and profile editing. The Hexachrome setup expands the color gamut, delivering superior color reproduction - ideal for high-fashion markets.
The ROQ Now simplifies the DTG printing process with its innovative inline system. Unlike traditional DTG machines, it integrates five critical steps (pre-treatment, drying, pre-pressing, digital white, and CMYK+2 color printing) into a single, efficient process. This streamlined design enables the production of 250 unique, photo-quality prints per hour.
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