ROQ Impress – Precision Heat Press for High-Volume Transfers Including DTF
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The ROQ Impress is a fully automated carousel heat transfer press — purpose-built to apply DTF, screen print transfers, digital/screen hybrid transfers, vinyl, HTV, twill, rhinestones, foil, player numbers, and specialty transfers at industrial scale from a single operator. Available in P06C02 (6 pallets / 2 presses, 300 pcs/hr), P06C03 (6 pallets / 3 presses, 500 pcs/hr), P08 with 2–4 presses, and P10C05 (10 pallets / 5 presses, up to 600 pcs/hr with hot-and-cold peel support). Programmable pressure, temperature, and dwell time per recipe via touchscreen. Laser positioning markers for accurate transfer placement. Rubber top pallets for even pressure across every garment. Each heat press head has its own keypad for Start/Stop/Rotate/Press control. Integrates with ROQ FEED (auto transfer placement) and ROQ PEEL (auto film removal) for a fully-automated DTF production line. Runs on minimal air and power requirements. One operator replaces 4–6 on traditional heat presses.
Description
ROQ Impress — Automated DTF & Heat Transfer Press
Apply DTF, Screen Transfers, Vinyl, Foil, and Specialty Transfers at Industrial Scale — Up to 600 Pieces/Hour From a Single Operator
Same ROQ Impress. 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 Impress 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. 8–14 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 the Impress Replaces 4–6 Manual Heat Press Operators
🔄 Fully Automated Carousel Heat Press Workflow
Traditional shuttle or clamshell heat presses need 4–6 operators to hit production speed — one loading, one placing transfers, one pressing, one peeling, one unloading, one stacking. The ROQ Impress automates the entire cycle on a rotating carousel, with 2–5 heat press heads pressing simultaneously at different stations. One operator hits 500+ transfers/hour.
⚡ Four Configurations — From P06C02 to P10C05
P06C02 (6 stations / 2 presses) — entry-level, ~300 pcs/hr. P06C03 (6 stations / 3 presses) — mid-tier, up to 500 pcs/hr. P08 with 2–4 presses — scalable mid-production. P10C05 (10 stations / 5 presses) — flagship with hot-and-cold peel support on the same machine, up to 600 pcs/hr. Scale matches your volume.
👕 Handles Every Transfer Type — DTF, Screen, Vinyl, Hybrid, Specialty
Works with DTF transfers (direct-to-film), screen print transfers, digital/screen hybrid transfers, vinyl, HTV, twill, rhinestones, foil, cad-cut, player numbers, and specialty transfers. Programmable pressure/temp/dwell per recipe means you switch transfer types in seconds.
🎯 Laser Positioning Markers
Laser projection onto the pallet shows exactly where each transfer should be placed — eliminating the operator guesswork that plagues manual heat pressing. Consistent placement, consistent brand positioning, consistent customer experience across every garment.
🎛️ Touchscreen with Programmable Recipes
Save pressure, temperature, and dwell time settings per transfer type and fabric. Recall any recipe with one tap. Switch between DTF on cotton tees, vinyl on nylon bags, and foil on hoodies without recalibrating each time. Dramatically reduces setup time on job changeovers.
🔴 Rubber Top Pallets — Even Pressure Every Time
Platens are rubber-topped to distribute pressure evenly across every garment — critical for consistent transfer adhesion on thick seams, pockets, and difficult areas. Traditional hard-platen presses struggle with these; the rubber top pallets conform gently.
🕹️ Per-Head Keypad Control
Each heat press head has its own keypad with Start, Stop, Rotate Clockwise, Rotate Counter-Clockwise, and Press buttons. Operators can override any head individually — useful for troubleshooting, maintenance, or running different recipes on different heads simultaneously.
🤝 ROQ FEED + ROQ PEEL Integration — Full DTF Line Automation
Pair the Impress with the optional ROQ FEED (automatic transfer placement — lifts, separates, and places DTF transfers onto garments) and ROQ PEEL (automatic film removal after pressing). Together, these create a fully-automated DTF production line where 1–2 operators manage the entire workflow from transfer placement to finished garment.
❄️ Hot & Cold Peel Support (P10C05)
The flagship P10C05 supports both hot and cold peeling processes on the same machine, with a dedicated dual-function station for each method. Lets you run DTF (cold peel) and screen transfers (hot peel) on the same machine without reconfiguration.
💨 Minimal Air & Power Requirements
Despite being industrial-grade, the Impress runs on modest utility requirements. Shop compressed air at standard levels. No special electrical service needed for most configurations. Simple install — we spec the exact requirements for your chosen configuration at quote time.
🔧 Ø63mm Cylinders + Integrated Chiller (Flagship)
The P10C05 flagship uses Ø63mm pneumatic cylinders for enhanced stability under high-pressure applications and includes an integrated chiller system for cold-peel station temperature management. Production consistency even in demanding continuous-duty environments.
📈 Real Labor ROI — 1 Operator Does the Work of 4–6
The single biggest value prop. Traditional heat press operations require 4–6 people to hit high-volume DTF production. The Impress runs the same volume with 1 operator. For shops scaling DTF fulfillment or contract decoration, the labor savings alone typically pay back the Impress within 12–24 months.
Complete Your DTF Production Setup
The ROQ Impress is the application engine of a complete DTF production line — but it works even harder when paired with the two machines that produce the transfers it presses. Combine the Impress with the STS 24″ XPD-924D DTF Printer (the fastest dual-head DTF printer on the market) and the STS Automatic S20 Powder Shaker (even powder application with IR curing and HEPA filtration), and you’ve built a complete in-house DTF production business. Print your own transfers, shake your own powder, press at industrial scale — all under one roof, with zero reliance on outside transfer suppliers and unbeatable per-piece margins.
The 3-Step In-House DTF Production Workflow
STS 24″ XPD-924D prints your full-color CMYK+White artwork directly onto DTF film rolls.
Up to 188 ft²/hour · 1,200 DPI · dual AccuFine HD printheads · continuous white ink circulation.
POWDER
STS Automatic S20 Shaker evenly applies TPU adhesive powder to the wet ink, then cures it under IR heat — all automatically.
24″ width · HMI controls · HEPA filtration · no manual powder mess.
PRESS
ROQ Impress applies the finished transfers onto garments at industrial scale with automated precision.
Up to 600 pcs/hour · 2–5 heat press heads · laser placement · 1-operator workflow.
Build Your Complete DTF Production Line
Take It Further — See the Fully Automated Workflow
The 3 machines above give you a complete in-house DTF production line — but ROQ offers two add-on automation modules that bolt onto the Impress to automate the last remaining manual steps (transfer placement and film peeling). Watch the video below to see the fully-automated line in action:
Add-On Automation Modules — ROQ FEED, PEEL & PULL
These three optional ROQ modules bolt directly onto the Impress (standard module integration, controlled from the Impress HMI) to automate every manual step you saw in the video above. Add them to a P08C04 or P10C05 Impress and a single operator can run the entire line — loading blank garments while FEED places transfers, PEEL removes backing film, and PULL unloads and stacks the finished garments. Note: the P06C02 and P06C03 configurations support up to 2 of the 3 modules simultaneously; all three run on P08C04 and P10C05.
⚠️ Important compatibility note (per ROQ factory spec): The P06C02 and P06C03 configurations support any 2 of the 3 automation modules (FEED, PEEL, PULL) simultaneously. The P08C04 and P10C05 configurations support all 3 modules simultaneously for a fully hands-free line. Pick your Impress config based on how much automation you plan to add — we’ll walk you through it at quote time.
🎯 The fully hands-free workflow (P08C04 / P10C05): Operator loads blank garment → FEED places transfer → Impress presses → PEEL removes backing → PULL removes and stacks finished garment. One operator only loads blanks — everything else is automated.
🧾 DTF Consumables You’ll Also Need
The 3 machines above are your production line — but every transfer also needs matched consumables. River City Supply is an authorized STS & CCI dealer and stocks everything you need to keep the XPD-924D running at full production speed:
💡 Note: STS XPD2 cartridges are required for printhead warranty coverage on the XPD-924D. Use only OEM inks — aftermarket ink voids the warranty.
Complete In-House DTF Production — End-to-End Control, Maximum Margins
This 3-machine combination is the most complete in-house DTF production line we sell, and the one that pays back fastest for shops serious about DTF fulfillment. Here’s why it works:
💰 Unbeatable Per-Piece Margins
Printing transfers in-house dramatically reduces your transfer cost compared to buying pre-made DTF from a vendor. On meaningful volume, the cost savings alone typically cover the monthly financing payment on the entire 3-machine setup.
⚡ Same-Day Turnaround Capability
No waiting on transfer suppliers. Design, print, shake, and press in one continuous workflow — rush orders become a competitive advantage instead of an operational headache.
🎨 Full Quality & Color Control
You control the print resolution, ink density, color calibration, and powder application — not some third-party transfer supplier with their own quality variance. Brand consistency across every order.
🏭 Scales to Any Volume
STS printer at 188 ft²/hr feeds the Impress at 600 pcs/hr. Absorb print-on-demand orders, wholesale contract decoration, custom retail programs, or brand fulfillment — all on the same line without capacity bottlenecks.
👤 1–2 Operator Workflow
The entire line runs with 1–2 operators instead of the 6–10 needed for equivalent output on manual equipment. Labor cost per transfer drops dramatically, and training a replacement operator becomes much simpler.
📦 Ideal Customer Profiles
Print-on-demand fulfillment operations · custom retail and corporate apparel programs · multi-brand contract decoration shops · team sports and numbering specialists · shops supplementing existing screen printing with full-color DTF capability.
Ready to spec a complete DTF production line? Call us and we’ll bundle all three machines into one quote with consolidated freight, coordinated installation, and a single financing application.
The Industry’s Only Named Equipment Warranty
Every ROQ Impress 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.
Finance Your ROQ Impress — Cash Flow Stays Intact
Equipment financing is available on every ROQ press through our financing partner. Section 179 tax advantages may apply for qualifying businesses — own the equipment outright with payments structured to fit your shop’s cash flow. Many shops find the automation productivity gains cover most of the monthly financing payment from the first production run.
Choose Your Impress Configuration — In-Stock SKUs
Complete Your Transfer Production Line
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 Impress configuration, financing estimate, accessory package, and lead-time quote within 1 business day.
Technical Specifications
ROQ Impress Complete Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | S.Roque Máquinas e Tecnologia Laser S.A. (ROQ) — Portugal |
| Product Type | Automated carousel heat transfer press for DTF, screen transfers, and specialty applications |
| Configuration Options | P06C02 · P06C03 · P08C04 · P10C05 (see per-config specs below) |
| Max Pressing Area | 400 × 500 mm (16″ × 20″) — consistent across all 4 configurations |
| P06C02 | 6 pallets · 2 presses · up to 300 pcs/hr · 2510mm Ø (8.2′) · 1926mm (6.3′) H · 615kg (1,356 lb) · 23.5 l/min air · 19A @3×230V or 16A @3×400V |
| P06C03 | 6 pallets · 3 presses · up to 500 pcs/hr · 2510mm Ø (8.2′) · 1926mm (6.3′) H · 665kg (1,466 lb) · 35.5 l/min air · 35A @3×230V or 21A @3×400V |
| P08C04 | 8 pallets · 4 presses · up to 500 pcs/hr · 3100mm Ø (10.2′) · 2045mm (6.7′) H · 884kg (1,949 lb) · 47.1 l/min air · 63A @3×230V or 32A @3×400V · mixed hot+cold press optional |
| P10C05 | 10 pallets · 5 presses · up to 600 pcs/hr · 3240mm Ø (10.6′) · 2086mm (6.8′) H · 1,085kg (2,392 lb) · 64.3 l/min air · 63A @3×230V or 32A @3×400V · mixed hot+cold press standard |
| Transfer Types Supported | DTF · screen print transfers · digital/screen hybrid · vinyl · HTV · twill · rhinestones · foil · cad-cut · player numbers |
| Platen Surface | Rubber top pallets — even pressure distribution on thick seams, pockets, difficult areas |
| Pressure Uniformization | Integrated pressure-uniformization function applied by the heat press for consistent results across stations |
| Mixed Hot + Cold Press | Optional on P08C04 · Standard on P10C05 — hot-peel and cold-peel on the same machine |
| Control System | Touchscreen — programmable pressure, temperature, and dwell time per recipe |
| Recipe Selection | Fully programmable from the control panel including recipe selection |
| Per-Head Controls | Individual keypad on each heat press head: Start · Stop · Rotate CW · Rotate CCW · Press |
| Placement System | Laser positioning markers projected onto pallet for accurate transfer alignment |
| Automation Integration | Optional ROQ FEED (placement) + ROQ PEEL (film removal) + ROQ PULL (garment removal & stacking) — P06 models support 2 attachments, P08C04 and P10C05 support all 3 |
| Operating Air Pressure | 3.5 bar operating · 6 bar work · 7 bar supply |
| Warranty | ROQ Solid Warranty — parts, labor, technician travel (confirm at quote) |
| Lead Time | 8–14 weeks built-to-order from Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Portugal (Oliveira de S. Mateus) |
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