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.
Description
ROQ ECO
The Flagship ROQ Press — Dual Chain Drive, Fly Mode, Up to 1,300 Prints Per Hour
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Comparison | ROQ ECO Flagship Luxury — Dual Chain Drive CURRENT PAGE | 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 / Positioning | Flagship | Next-Gen Core | Scalable | Oval Specialist | Self-Contained Electric | Compact Entry |
| Max Speed | 1,300 prints/hr | 1,200 prints/hr | 1,000 prints/hr | Up to 950 prints/hr | Up to 900 prints/hr | Up to 1,000 prints/hr |
| Colors | 1–18 | 6–18 | 1–20 | 1–20 | 6 or 8 | 4 (fixed) |
| Pallets / Stations | 12–20 | 8–20 | 8–22 | 16–56 | 8 or 10 | 8 (fixed) |
| Max Print Area | 39.4″ × 43.3″ | 33″ × 39″ (XL double index) | 33″ × 39″ (XL) | 33″ × 35″ | Sleeve-optimized low-profile pallet arms | 16.5″ × 17″ |
| Drive System | Dual chain drive with servo indexing | AC servo indexing with electric squeegees | AC servo indexing with electric squeegees | Servo-motor with linked drive, laser alignment | Electric indexing with built-in air compressor | Geneva Ball Drive · pneumatic |
| Registration Precision | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ |
| Standout Feature | Fly Mode — 25% faster than NEXT | Independent LCD per print head with stored recipes | Longest print stroke in class · most modular | Oval shape · 2 open stations after each print head · run multiple jobs at once | Built-in ultra-quiet air compressor — no external air supply needed | 11.3′ diameter · 32″ wide base · fits through standard door · mobile |
| Best For | High-volume production shops that want the absolute best | Growing production shops wanting the modern ROQ standard | Shops scaling up — start small, expand later | Hybrid (screen + digital) shops, water-based specialists, multi-job production | Small shops · home studios · shops upgrading from manual · noise-sensitive facilities | Garage 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:
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.
Pallets (12–20)
More pallets = more open stations for flash placement and simultaneous jobs. 16-pallet is the most common high-volume configuration.
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.
Modules & Integration
ROQ Flash dryers · ROQ Hybrid digital · ROQ FLOCK · ROQ FOIL · Laser registration markers · Vacuum pallets · XL pallets for all-over prints.
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.
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:
ROQ NEXT →
Next-Gen Modern Workhorse
ROQ YOU →
Scalable 1–20 Colors · Grows With You
ROQ Oval Run →
Oval Format · Hybrid-Ready
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.
Technical Specifications
ROQ ECO Complete Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max Production Speed | Up to 1,300 prints/hour |
| Colors Configuration | 1 to 18 colors |
| Pallets Configuration | 12 to 20 pallets |
| Max Print Size | 39.4″ × 43.3″ (1000mm × 1100mm) |
| Max Frame Size | 45.3″ × 57″ (1150mm × 1450mm) |
| Standard Pallet Size | 16″ × 24″ |
| Max Pallet Size | 41.3″ × 53.1″ |
| Index Precision | ±0.001″ (±0.025mm) |
| Drive System | Dual chain drive with AC servo indexing |
| Squeegees | AC electric squeegee / flood stroke — independent digital head controls |
| Registration | Digital registration system + micro registration with vernier scale |
| Control System | Enhanced PLC touchscreen with independent LCD on each print head |
| Signature Mode | Fly Mode (25% faster print cycle vs. NEXT) |
| Index Modes | Single index · continuous double index · half-step · reverse · send-pallet |
| Platens | Aluminum honeycomb pallets |
| Screen Holders | Front and back U-clamp OR pin system (specify) |
| Head Lifting | Automatic pneumatic high-lift for screen cleaning (independent per head) |
| Off-Contact | Central off-contact system |
| Max Electrical Consumption | 10.5 kVA |
| Compressed Air | 40 L/min (0.7 CFM) main + per printhead consumption |
| Min Machine Diameter | 14.8 ft |
| Min Total Height | 7.72 ft |
| Power Supply | 220V, 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 |
| Warranty | 3-year ROQ Solid Warranty (parts, labor, technician travel — confirm terms at quote) |
| Lead Time | 8–14 weeks built-to-order from Portugal factory |
| Country of Origin | Portugal — S.Roque Máquinas e Tecnologia Laser S.A. |
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