ROQ ECO Automatic Screen Printing Press – High-Speed, Multi-Color, Dual Chain Drive Press

ROQ USA

The ROQ ECO is the flagship of ROQ’s automatic screen printing fleet — the press ROQ points serious production shops to when speed, precision, and luxury-tier build quality all matter. Powered by an ultra-quiet dual chain drive and ROQ’s proprietary Fly Mode (25% faster than the ROQ NEXT), the ECO reliably produces up to 1,300 prints per hour with just two operators — putting it at the top of the carousel press category for raw throughput. Configure it with 1 to 18 colors, 12 to 20 pallets, and print areas up to 39.4″ × 43.3″ for oversized graphics. Enhanced PLC touchscreen lets the operator control the entire press from the load/unload station — half-step between pallets, send pallets to specific print heads, or flip to double-index mode. Fully ROQ Hybrid compatible for screen + digital workflows. The ECO isn’t a press you grow out of — it’s the press you grow into.

Max Speed: 1,300 prints/hour — 30% faster than the YOU
Drive System: Dual chain drive with servo indexing
Signature Feature: Fly Mode — 25% faster than NEXT
Colors & Pallets: 1–18 colors · 12–20 pallets
Max Print Area: 39.4″ × 43.3″ (XL configurations)
Warranty: ROQ Solid Warranty — parts, labor, travel
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Flagship · ROQ Automatic Screen Printing Press

ROQ ECO

The Flagship ROQ Press — Dual Chain Drive, Fly Mode, Up to 1,300 Prints Per Hour

🏆 Flagship Carousel PressDual Chain DriveHybrid ReadyUp to 1,300 Prints/HrFREIGHT QUOTED · BUILT-TO-ORDER

See the ECO’s Dual Chain Drive in Action

The dual chain drive is the ECO’s flagship differentiator — what makes it quieter, smoother, and capable of Fly Mode speeds the other ROQs simply can’t match. Watch ROQ’s direct explanation of why this drivetrain matters for high-volume production shops.

Why River City Supply

Same ROQ ECO. 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.

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Authorized ROQ Distributor — Direct Factory Pricing

We’re a factory-authorized ROQ dealer. We can quote the ROQ ECO at or below competitor pricing, bundle flash dryers, donut probes, conveyor dryers, and production supplies into one shipment, and consolidate freight for better rates.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Compare All 6 ROQ Automatic Presses

Not sure which ROQ press fits your shop? Every ROQ automatic is built to the same legendary quality standard — but they’re positioned for different production scales, workflows, and budgets. Here’s the full lineup at a glance. Tap any press name to view its dedicated product page.

ROQ Press ComparisonROQ ECO
Flagship Luxury — Dual Chain Drive

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ROQ NEXT
Next-Gen Modern Workhorse
ROQ YOU
Scalable 1–20 Colors · Grows With You
ROQ Oval Run
Oval Format · Hybrid-Ready
ROQ E Electric
Plug & Print · No External Compressor Needed
ROQ FIT
Compact 11.3′ Footprint · Fits Through a Door
Tier / PositioningFlagshipNext-Gen CoreScalableOval SpecialistSelf-Contained ElectricCompact Entry
Max Speed1,300 prints/hr1,200 prints/hr1,000 prints/hrUp to 950 prints/hrUp to 900 prints/hrUp to 1,000 prints/hr
Colors1–186–181–201–206 or 84 (fixed)
Pallets / Stations12–208–208–2216–568 or 108 (fixed)
Max Print Area39.4″ × 43.3″33″ × 39″ (XL double index)33″ × 39″ (XL)33″ × 35″Sleeve-optimized low-profile pallet arms16.5″ × 17″
Drive SystemDual chain drive with servo indexingAC servo indexing with electric squeegeesAC servo indexing with electric squeegeesServo-motor with linked drive, laser alignmentElectric indexing with built-in air compressorGeneva Ball Drive · pneumatic
Registration Precision±0.001″±0.001″±0.001″±0.001″±0.001″±0.001″
Standout FeatureFly Mode — 25% faster than NEXTIndependent LCD per print head with stored recipesLongest print stroke in class · most modularOval shape · 2 open stations after each print head · run multiple jobs at onceBuilt-in ultra-quiet air compressor — no external air supply needed11.3′ diameter · 32″ wide base · fits through standard door · mobile
Best ForHigh-volume production shops that want the absolute bestGrowing production shops wanting the modern ROQ standardShops scaling up — start small, expand laterHybrid (screen + digital) shops, water-based specialists, multi-job productionSmall shops · home studios · shops upgrading from manual · noise-sensitive facilitiesGarage startups · backup press for larger shops · sleeves/tags/short runs
Hybrid-Ready✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes

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Why the ECO Is the Flagship

🏆 Flagship Positioning — The Best ROQ Builds

The ECO sits at the top of ROQ’s carousel lineup. It’s built for shops that have outgrown mid-tier automation and want the absolute best — top-tier speed, quietest operation, heaviest-duty drivetrain, and the tightest index precision ROQ produces.

⚡ Fly Mode — 25% Faster Than the NEXT

ROQ’s proprietary Fly Mode overlays intelligent motion control on top of the dual chain drive to accelerate the print cycle without sacrificing registration. The result: up to 1,300 prints per hour — roughly 30% more output than the ROQ YOU at the same color count.

🔇 Dual Chain Drive — Ultra-Quiet, Ultra-Precise

The ECO uses a special industrial-strength dual chain drive instead of a single drive. That means quieter operation, smoother indexing, and the ability to handle higher belt speeds without stressing the drivetrain. Production-floor decibel levels drop noticeably — your team can hold conversations while the press runs.

🎛️ Enhanced PLC Touchscreen — Control Without Leaving the Load Station

The ECO’s operator console lets you control the entire press from the load/unload position. Half-step between pallets to check setup, use the “send pallet” feature to route it to a specific print head, switch between single-index and double-index in one tap, or reverse index direction for tricky workflows. Digital registration numbers, independent print head controls, and integrated flash management all run through one touchscreen.

🖥️ Independent LCD Control Per Print Head

Each print head has its own LCD control panel for stored recipes, adjustable flood and print speeds, squeegee angle, stroke length, and independent lift for screen cleaning — without pausing the whole press. Shops running repeat jobs (fleet tees, college bookstore re-orders) save enormous setup time recalling saved profiles.

📐 Massive Print Area — Up to 39.4″ × 43.3″

Configure for oversized printing that smaller presses physically can’t handle: full-front towel prints, all-over fashion graphics, flatstock, posters, and XL garment prints. Max pallet size 41.3″ × 53.1″. Max frame size 45.3″ × 57″. Few carousel presses on the market match this print footprint.

🎯 ±0.001″ Index Precision

ROQ’s rotation system is engineered to hold registration to one-thousandth of an inch across the entire press — meeting or beating the tightest industry standards for high-color plastisol, fine-line halftones, and simulated-process work.

🧩 Skip Function + Go-To Platen + Flash Under Head

Configure the ECO to automatically skip unused print heads, send pallets to specific positions, and place flash cure units under any print head to save space. All of it controllable from the central console.

🤝 ROQ Hybrid Digital Integration Ready

The ECO is fully compatible with the ROQ Hybrid digital print module — add a digital head for CMYK or white-ink inkjet printing in-line with your screen colors. Ideal for shops moving toward high-resolution graphics or photo-quality process prints without leaving screen printing behind.

💪 Flash-Curing, FLOCK, FOIL Compatibility

Integrate ROQ FLOCK (flocking module) and ROQ FOIL (foil application) directly into your color sequence. Built-in power and control ports for flash cure units mean cleaner cable management and tighter integration vs. third-party flashes.

Configure Your ROQ ECO

Every ROQ ECO is built-to-order in Portugal. These are the dimensions you’ll decide when we put together your quote:

Step 1

Colors (1–18)

Most ECO buyers configure 10–14 colors for simulated-process work, with the flexibility to run up to 18 for complex photorealistic prints or CMYK + spots + specialty.

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Pallets (12–20)

More pallets = more open stations for flash placement and simultaneous jobs. 16-pallet is the most common high-volume configuration.

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Print Area

17.7″ × 22.7″ (M) · 23″ × 35″ (L) · 33″ × 39″ (XL) · up to 39.4″ × 43.3″ (XXL). Larger print = wider pallets & wider press footprint.

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Modules & Integration

ROQ Flash dryers · ROQ Hybrid digital · ROQ FLOCK · ROQ FOIL · Laser registration markers · Vacuum pallets · XL pallets for all-over prints.

✓ Covered by the ROQ Solid Warranty

The Industry’s Only Named Equipment Warranty

Every ROQ ECO is covered by the ROQ Solid Warranty — the only named warranty program in the automatic screen-print equipment industry. Standard coverage includes parts, labor, AND technician travel — meaning if something goes wrong, 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. For the full ROQ Solid Warranty document specific to your ROQ ECO build, call us at (512) 454-0505 — we include the current warranty PDF with every quote.

💰 Equipment Financing Available

Finance Your ROQ ECO — 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.

Other ROQ Presses Worth Considering

The ROQ automatic fleet is built as a family of presses for different production scales. Here are the most common alternatives shoppers compare against the current press:

 

Next-Gen Core

ROQ NEXT →

Next-Gen Modern Workhorse

Max: 1,200 prints/hr · Colors: 6–18

 

Scalable

ROQ YOU →

Scalable 1–20 Colors · Grows With You

Max: 1,000 prints/hr · Colors: 1–20

 

Oval Specialist

ROQ Oval Run →

Oval Format · Hybrid-Ready

Max: Up to 950 prints/hr · Colors: 1–20

 

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 ECO configuration, financing estimate, accessory package, and lead-time quote within 1 business day.

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Technical Specifications

ROQ ECO Complete Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetail
Max Production SpeedUp to 1,300 prints/hour
Colors Configuration1 to 18 colors
Pallets Configuration12 to 20 pallets
Max Print Size39.4″ × 43.3″ (1000mm × 1100mm)
Max Frame Size45.3″ × 57″ (1150mm × 1450mm)
Standard Pallet Size16″ × 24″
Max Pallet Size41.3″ × 53.1″
Index Precision±0.001″ (±0.025mm)
Drive SystemDual chain drive with AC servo indexing
SqueegeesAC electric squeegee / flood stroke — independent digital head controls
RegistrationDigital registration system + micro registration with vernier scale
Control SystemEnhanced PLC touchscreen with independent LCD on each print head
Signature ModeFly Mode (25% faster print cycle vs. NEXT)
Index ModesSingle index · continuous double index · half-step · reverse · send-pallet
PlatensAluminum honeycomb pallets
Screen HoldersFront and back U-clamp OR pin system (specify)
Head LiftingAutomatic pneumatic high-lift for screen cleaning (independent per head)
Off-ContactCentral off-contact system
Max Electrical Consumption10.5 kVA
Compressed Air40 L/min (0.7 CFM) main + per printhead consumption
Min Machine Diameter14.8 ft
Min Total Height7.72 ft
Power Supply220V, 3×220V, 3×400V — 50Hz or 60Hz
Hybrid Compatibility✓ Fully compatible with ROQ Hybrid digital print module
Specialty Module Compatibility✓ ROQ FLOCK · ROQ FOIL · ROQ Dry Flash Dryers · Laser registration markers
Warranty3-year ROQ Solid Warranty (parts, labor, technician travel — confirm terms at quote)
Lead Time8–14 weeks built-to-order from Portugal factory
Country of OriginPortugal — S.Roque Máquinas e Tecnologia Laser S.A.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the ROQ ECO the flagship?
The ECO is ROQ’s top-tier carousel press — dual chain drive (instead of single), Fly Mode (25% faster cycle), up to 1,300 prints/hour (30% more than the YOU), enhanced PLC touchscreen, and the largest print area (up to 39.4″ × 43.3″). It’s the press ROQ steers serious production shops to when raw throughput, luxury build quality, and long-term scalability all matter.
How much faster is it than the ROQ NEXT or ROQ YOU?
Up to 1,300 prints/hour vs. 1,200 on the NEXT and 1,000 on the YOU — roughly 8% faster than NEXT and 30% faster than YOU. The gap widens on multi-color jobs because of the Fly Mode cycle optimization.
What is Fly Mode?
ROQ’s proprietary motion-control algorithm that overlays the dual chain drive. It optimizes the index-print-lift cycle so the press spends less time waiting between strokes. The gain: about a 25% faster print cycle vs. the NEXT while holding the same ±0.001″ registration. It’s one of the ECO’s signature features.
Can I start small and add colors/pallets later?
The ECO is modular — but it’s primarily designed as a production-scale press. If you’re unsure about final color count, the ROQ YOU (1–20 colors, 8–22 pallets) is more purpose-built for “start small, expand later.” The ECO makes most sense when you already know you need 10+ colors and production-level speed.
Is it ROQ Hybrid compatible?
Yes — the ECO is fully ROQ Hybrid ready. Add a digital print module for in-line CMYK or white-ink inkjet alongside your screen colors. Ideal for photorealistic prints, simulated process, or variable-data jobs.
What does the ROQ Solid Warranty cover?
Parts, labor, AND technician travel — the only named warranty in the automatic screen-print equipment industry. Coverage periods vary by component and configuration; we send the current warranty PDF with every quote. Call (512) 454-0505 for details specific to your build.
What’s the lead time?
Typically 8–14 weeks from order — every ECO is built-to-order at the ROQ factory in Portugal (Oliveira de S. Mateus). Occasionally demo units or trade-ins ship faster; ask about current inventory.
What’s the installation like?
The ECO requires coordinated installation — licensed electrician (3-phase service), compressed air hookup (500+ CFM recommended), and a ROQ-trained commissioning tech to bring the PLC online, calibrate the servos, and train operators. Typical onsite install: 3–5 days including commissioning and first-job calibration. We coordinate the full scope.
How does this compare to the M&R Challenger or Gauntlet?
The ECO is positioned as a direct flagship competitor to M&R’s top-tier carousels. Shops we’ve worked with generally report the ECO has tighter registration precision (±0.001″ spec) and quieter dual-chain operation. The ROQ Solid Warranty with travel included is often the tie-breaker. We can help you evaluate against your specific job mix.
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