ROQ FEED Automatic Transfer Placement Machine for Screen Printing
ROQ
The ROQ FEED is an automatic transfer placement module that bolts directly onto the ROQ Impress automated heat transfer press — eliminating the manual labor of positioning DTF and heat transfers on garments before pressing. FEED automatically picks up, separates, and precisely places transfers onto the substrate with millimeter accuracy — powered by a single plug connection to the Impress and controlled directly from the Impress HMI. Features an integrated Y-axis control for fine placement adjustment, a central suction cup for handling small transfers (ideal for pocket logos and sleeve prints), an adjustable transfer tray accommodating sizes from 150×150mm up to 400×500mm, job recipe memory stored on the Impress HMI, and an easily-removable guide rail for switching back to manual placement when needed. The first automation upgrade most Impress owners add — transforms a 2-operator line into a 1-operator line.
Description
ROQ FEED — Automatic Transfer Placement Module
Automate DTF & Heat Transfer Placement — Precisely Picks, Separates, and Positions Transfers Onto Garments With Millimeter Accuracy, Integrated With the ROQ Impress
ROQ FEED — Automatic Transfer Placement Module
The automation module that bolts onto the ROQ Impress and automatically picks, separates, and precisely places DTF transfers onto garments — eliminating the most labor-intensive station on your production line.
See How ROQ FEED Automates Transfer Placement on the ROQ Impress
ROQ FEED is one of two automation add-on modules that bolt onto the ROQ Impress to speed up and automate the DTF heat transfer process. Paired with ROQ PEEL, it transforms the Impress from a press that still needs a manual operator station into a fully-automated heat transfer line where one person manages the whole workflow. Watch the video below to see both add-ons in action alongside the Impress — the automated line is exactly what ROQ FEED enables:
Same ROQ FEED. Better Buying Experience.
An automatic ROQ press is a 15–20 year production investment — not a checkout-page decision. You deserve an equipment partner who’ll spec it right the first time, coordinate installation with experienced trades, and stand behind the purchase for the full life of the machine.
Authorized ROQ Distributor — Direct Factory Pricing
We’re a factory-authorized ROQ dealer. We can quote the ROQ FEED at or below competitor pricing, bundle flash dryers, donut probes, conveyor dryers, and production supplies into one shipment, and consolidate freight for better rates.
An Extra Layer of Equipment Support
We’ve been speccing, selling, and installing automatic screen printing presses since 2008. When you call us, you talk to someone who’s stood next to a ROQ on a production floor — not a call-center rep reading from a PDF.
Full ROQ Solid Warranty — Industry’s Only Named Warranty
Your factory warranty stays fully intact — parts, labor, and travel covered per the ROQ Solid Warranty terms. But your first call goes to us in San Antonio. We coordinate service, source parts, and escalate to ROQ US or Portugal as needed.
Built-to-Order at the ROQ Factory
Every ROQ press is custom-built in Portugal with decades of refinement. 8–12 weeks built-to-order from the ROQ factory in Portugal. Ask us about occasional in-stock demo units and trade-in opportunities that ship faster.
Why FEED Is the First Impress Automation Upgrade Most Shops Buy
🤝 Designed Specifically for the ROQ Impress
The FEED is a dedicated add-on module for the ROQ Impress automated heat transfer press. It bolts onto the Impress, connects via a single plug, and is controlled entirely from the Impress HMI — no separate software, no separate controller, no calibration headaches. When you’re ready to scale your Impress operation, FEED is the first upgrade.
🤖 Automatic Transfer Placement — Eliminates Manual Labor
Instead of an operator manually picking up each transfer and positioning it on the garment (the #1 labor-intensive step in DTF production), the FEED does it automatically. Picks up the transfer, separates it from the stack, and precisely places it onto the substrate ready for pressing. Consistent placement every time. No fatigue drift as the shift progresses.
🎯 Integrated Y-Axis Control
Fine-tune the Y-axis placement position from the Impress HMI. Dial in exact placement for chest prints, sleeve prints, tote bag centers, hoodie backs — save the setting as a recipe and recall it for the next run. Manual X-axis adjustment lets you offset placement without reprogramming.
🧲 Central Suction Cup for Small Transfers
Small transfers (pocket logos, sleeve prints, neck tags) are notoriously difficult to handle with vacuum placement systems. The FEED has a central suction cup specifically designed for small transfers — pickup, separation, and placement work reliably even on transfers down to the minimum tray size.
📐 Adjustable Transfer Tray — 150×150mm to 400×500mm
The adjustable tray accommodates transfers from as small as 150mm × 150mm (roughly 6″ × 6″) up to 400mm × 500mm (roughly 15.7″ × 19.7″ — matches most full-front graphic sizes). Smaller sizes available on request for specialty applications. One FEED handles almost every transfer size you’ll run.
💾 Job Recipe Memory Via Impress HMI
Every placement setup can be saved as a named recipe and recalled instantly for repeat jobs. Chest-print recipe for t-shirts, sleeve recipe for long-sleeves, back-yoke recipe for hoodies — one-tap recall on the Impress touchscreen. Dramatically reduces setup time on job changeovers.
🔌 Single-Plug Integration
Physically connects to the Impress via a single plug. No separate electrical drop, no pneumatic routing, no network cable, no secondary controller. Powered by the Impress, controlled by the Impress. Install is plug-and-go.
🔄 Easily-Removable Guide Rail
Need to run a one-off specialty job that doesn’t work with the FEED? Remove the guide rail in seconds and run manual placement on the Impress. Reinstall when you’re ready to resume automated production. Maximum flexibility for shops with varied job mixes.
⏱️ ROI — Labor Savings Pay Back the Investment
The FEED eliminates one full manual labor station from your Impress production line. For shops running 500+ transfers per hour on the Impress, the operator labor savings typically recover the FEED investment within 12–24 months — before counting the consistency gains that reduce re-press and waste.
🎯 Consistent Precision Placement
Manual placement varies with operator fatigue, distraction, and skill. FEED delivers the same placement accuracy on transfer #500 as on transfer #1. No drift, no “oops, that one’s a bit crooked,” no reprinting due to bad placement. Brand-critical accuracy at scale.
📦 Works With DTF, Screen Transfers, Digital/Screen Hybrid
The FEED isn’t DTF-only. It handles the same transfer types the Impress presses — DTF, screen print transfers, digital/screen hybrid transfers, and specialty transfers in the supported size range. Versatile automation across your full job mix.
🎯 Three Variants — FEED, FEED+, FEED DUAL
ROQ offers three FEED variants to match your production volume. FEED is the standard single-tray version. FEED+ adds enhanced agility and simplified operation. FEED DUAL is the flagship — dual-tray loading lets you stage two transfer batches simultaneously for uninterrupted production in high-volume workflows, multi-feed applications, and maximum autonomy between operator touches. All three plug into the Impress the same way; pick based on your production speed and load-balancing needs.
✅ Made in Europe — ROQ Engineering Quality
Manufactured at ROQ’s Portugal facility alongside every other ROQ product. Same build quality, same materials, same service support. Covered by the ROQ Solid Warranty: parts, labor, and technician travel.
The Industry’s Only Named Equipment Warranty
Every ROQ FEED purchased through an authorized ROQ dealer is covered by the ROQ Solid Warranty. Standard coverage includes parts, labor, AND technician travel — the only named warranty in the automatic screen-print equipment industry. You don’t pay for the part, shipping, tech time, or travel costs when a ROQ technician needs to come onsite.
Coverage periods vary by configuration. Call us at (512) 454-0505 and we’ll send the current warranty PDF with your quote.
Build Your Complete Automated DTF Line
ROQ PEEL — Automatic Film Removal →
Removes DTF backing film after pressing. With FEED + PEEL, the Impress runs nearly hands-free.
Talk to a ROQ Expert
Speccing the right ROQ takes a real conversation — your production volume, shop footprint, color count goals, growth horizon, and workflow all factor into the build. Call, email, or chat with us — we’ll put together a complete ROQ FEED configuration, financing estimate, accessory package, and lead-time quote within 1 business day.
Technical Specifications
ROQ FEED Complete Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | S.Roque Máquinas e Tecnologia Laser S.A. (ROQ) — Portugal |
| Product Type | Automatic DTF & heat transfer placement module — add-on for the ROQ Impress |
| Primary Function | Automatically picks, separates, and places transfers onto substrate |
| Compatible Press | ROQ Impress — all configurations (P06C02, P06C03, P08C04, P10C05) |
| Variants Available | FEED (standard) · FEED+ (enhanced agility) · FEED DUAL (dual-tray for uninterrupted production) |
| FEED — Specs | Air: 4.55 l/min (9.7 ft³/h) · Electric: 1.1 A @ 3×230V · Weight: 153 kg (337 lb) |
| FEED+ — Specs | Air: 4.92 l/min (10.4 ft³/h) · Electric: 1.1 A @ 3×230V · Weight: 180 kg (397 lb) |
| FEED DUAL — Specs | Air: 5.05 l/min · Electric: 1.1 A @ 3×230V · Weight: 295 kg (650 lb) — dual-tray loading for multi-feed applications and uninterrupted high-volume workflows |
| Integration | Single-plug connection — powered and controlled by ROQ Impress |
| Control Interface | ROQ Impress HMI touchscreen (no separate controller required) |
| Y-Axis Control | Integrated — programmable via Impress HMI |
| X-Axis Control | Manual adjustment |
| Suction System | Central suction cup — ideal for handling small transfers |
| Max Transfer Size (Tray) | 400 × 500 mm (16″ × 20″) |
| Min Transfer Size (Tray) | 150 × 150 mm (5.9″ × 5.9″) — smaller sizes available on request |
| Transfer Types Supported | DTF · screen print transfers · digital/screen hybrid · specialty transfers |
| Job Memory | Recipe storage via Impress HMI — unlimited saved placement profiles |
| Operating Modes | Automated placement · manual placement (removable guide rail) |
| Guide Rail | Easily removable — quick switch to manual placement |
| Operating Air Pressure | 3.5 bar operating · 6 bar work · 7 bar supply |
| Attachment Compatibility | P06C02 & P06C03 support any 2 of 3 modules (FEED + PEEL or FEED + PULL) · P08C04 & P10C05 support all 3 modules simultaneously |
| Warranty | ROQ Solid Warranty — parts, labor, technician travel |
| Lead Time | 8–12 weeks built-to-order from Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Portugal (Oliveira de S. Mateus) |
