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Meet ROQ's New Print-On-Demand Digital Ecosystems

Meet ROQ's New Print-On-Demand Digital Ecosystems
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ROQ Digital offers a range of innovative solutions designed to streamline the digital
printing and fulfillment processes for your decorated apparel business. ROQ’s unique
Print-On-Demand Ecosystems are comprised of individual ROQ solutions working
together to create a powerful workflow that significantly boosts productivity and reduces waste for decorators who are looking to do more with less.
 
ROQ has developed TWO ecosystems to serve print-on-demand businesses based on
the size and scope of their operations as well as their clients’ needs. The READY to
GO OUT Print-On-Demand Ecosystem is a great fit for digital decorators just starting
out, those bringing lower volume DTG production in-house for the first time, or
businesses upgrading from less efficient table-top machines to a more modern
workflow. Enterprise-level decorators, established brands, or those in need of higher
volumes will be better served with the increased output speeds and enhanced
capabilities of the NOW PRINT, PACK & SHIP Print-On-Demand Ecosystem.
 
Read on to learn more and discover which ROQ Digital Print-On-Demand Ecosystem is
right for your business.
 

READY to GO OUT 
Print-On-Demand Ecosystem

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The ROQ READY to GO OUT Print-On-Demand Ecosystem is comprised of four key components:

ROQ READY Automatic Pretreat Machine: ROQ READY

  • // 8 station carousel press, with in-line pretreat, heat press, and flash cure units
  • // Pretreats up to 250 garments per hour
  • // Available with 1 or 2 pretreat modules for light and dark garment chemistry
  • // XL 20”x28” max treatable area
  • // Features programmable "Recipes" for quick job setting recall
ROQ GO Direct-To-Garment Printer: Banner ROQ GO 3 (1)

  • // Dupont Artistri Inks (White & CMYK) for consistent image quality and color vibrancy
  • // Built in flash cure increases efficiency between white and CMYK color printing
  • // 150 light / 55 dark garments printed per hour
  • // XL 20”x28” max image size
  • // (5) Fujifilm Starfire Printheads
  • // ROQStudio RIP software by Neostampa
  • // Integrates with WMS
  • // Add additional GO DTG printers for increased productivity and redundancy
ROQ SAHARA Conveyor Dryer ROQ Sahara

  • // Outfitted for gas, electric, or both
  • // Touch screen control panel with recipe management
  • // Thermal insulation keeps surrounding environment cool
  • // Customizable infeed and outfeed lengths
  • // Comes in 35”, 43”, 59”, and 71” belt widths
  • // Optional dual belt configuration
ROQ OUT Compact Automatic Fulfillment Machine: ROQ OUT

  • // Automates folding, packaging, and labeling of T-Shirts & Polos
  • // Fulfills up to 350 pieces per hour
  • // 3 fold settings for garment size variability
  • // Packages with clear or polymailer material
  • // Prints and applies barcode labels for inventory or direct-to-consumer shipping

 

The ROQ READY to GO OUT Print-On-Demand Ecosystem is a compact,
comprehensive solution designed to optimize workflow and increase production
capabilities for web-to-print and print-on-demand decorators. Types of businesses that
would benefit from this system include:


Small to medium-sized operations: The ROQ READY Pretreat Press and ROQ
GO DTG create an optimized workflow, allowing smaller businesses to increase
their production capacity and efficiency.

Businesses with space constraints: The compact footprint of the READY to
GO OUT Ecosystem makes it ideal for businesses with limited floor space, as it
minimizes square footage while maximizing production capabilities.


Companies looking to expand their offerings: This solution enables
businesses to take on complex design projects, and higher color-count, and
shorter runs, potentially increasing revenue and expanding customer base.

The ROQ READY to GO OUT Ecosystem automates the pretreat, printing, curing, and fulfillment processes for print-on-demand decorators leading to:
  • Increased efficiency: Optimizing workflow, reducing production time and increasing output.
  • Expanded capabilities: Pretreat, print full color, high-resolution images up to 20x28”, cure, fold, package and apply a direct-to-consumer shipping label in record time
  • Space optimization: Less space being taken up by digital print-on-demand equipment means less overhead, or more room for other areas of your
    businesses to grow and expand under one roof.
  • Redundancy operations: The inclusive nature of the solution can help
    businesses simplify their production process with redundancy, reducing downtime and creating efficiencies in both maintenance and production.

 

By implementing ROQ’s READY to GO OUT Print-On-Demand Ecosystem, businesses
in the garment decoration industry can improve their production efficiency, expand their
offerings, and compete more effectively in today’s competitive marketplace.

Click here to schedule some time with our Digital Solutions Manager Richard Naraine to talk about the READY to GO OUT Ecosystem. 

 

NOW PRINT, PACK & SHIP Print-On-Demand Ecosystem

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The ROQ NOW PRINT, PACK & SHIP Print-On-Demand Ecosystem is comprised of
three key components:

ROQ NOW Direct-To-Garment Printer

ROQ NOW Digital Print Solution

// Dupont Artistri Inks (White & CMYK + Orange & Green ) for consistent image
quality and increased color vibrancy

// Inline Dupont Pretreatment

// Inline heat presses and flash units for print consistency and production efficiency

// 200+ dark garments printed per hour

// Fully automated workflow from WMS to finished print

// Single operator

// Industrial printheads with piezoelectric technology and built-in ink recirculation

// Maximum resolution of 635 x 2400 DPI

// Z-axis adjustment for various fabric thicknesses

// ROQStudio RIP software by Neostampa

// Compatible with TagBot for inside neck label variable printing

ROQ SAHARA Conveyor Dryer

ROQ SAHARA Conveyor Dryer

// Outfitted for gas, electric, or both
// Touch screen control panel with recipe management
// Thermal insulation keeps surrounding environment cool
// Customizable infeed and outfeed lengths
// Comes in 35”, 43”, 59”, and 71” belt widths
// Optional dual belt configuration

ROQ Fold, Pack, and Label Automatic Fulfillment System

ROQ FOLD, PACK and Label Automatic Fulfillment System

// Automates folding, packaging, and labeling of virtually any garment type
// Fulfills up to 500 pieces per hour
// Customizable fold settings for garment size and type variability
// Packages with clear or polymailer material
// Prints and applies barcode labels for inventory or direct-to-consumer shipping
// Optional inline stacker for packaging multiple folded items together
// Optional inline sticker application for size or brand identification
// Customizable configurations to fit various production layouts

The ROQ NOW PRINT, PACK & SHIP Ecosystem is an automated solution designed to streamline the entire production process from printing to direct-to-consumer packaging, making it ideal for companies that need to handle higher volumes and greater variability. This solution is designed for:


E-commerce custom apparel retailers: An online t-shirt company that allows
customers to design and order custom prints can benefit greatly from the ROQ
NOW system. With its ability to handle variable data printing and small-run jobs
at speeds of around 200+ pieces per hour, decorators can quickly fulfill many
unique orders without compromising quality.

Print-on-demand fulfillment centers: A fulfillment center that works with
multiple e-commerce platforms and drop shipping businesses can use the ROQ
NOW to automate their entire workflow. The system & ability to interface with ERP
production software allows for seamless integration with order management
systems, enabling the center to process, print, and package orders with minimal
human intervention.

Promotional product companies: A company specializing in promotional
products for corporate events or marketing campaigns can utilize the ROQ NOW
to quickly produce and package large quantities of customized items. The
system & high-speed production and automated packaging capabilities ensure
that tight deadlines can be met efficiently.

Enterprise-level screen printing decorators looking to expand: A growing
screen printing business can use the ROQ NOW to expand its offerings into the
digital printing market. The system & ability to handle both large runs and small
custom orders allows the business to diversify its client base and take on a wider
range of projects.

 

The ROQ NOW PRINT PACK & SHIP Print-On-Demand Ecosystem automates the pretreat, printing, curing, and fulfillment processes for industrial print-on-demand decorators leading to:
  • Increased Efficiency: The system automates the entire process from printing to packaging, significantly reducing manual labor and increasing overall productivity.
  • Reduced Labor Costs: Only one operator is needed to manage the entire workflow, from order processing to final packaging.
  • Seamless Integration: The total solution integrates with existing ERP software, improving order management and allowing businesses to handle a wider range of jobs regardless of order size.
  • Improved Quality Control: The automated process ensures consistent quality from printing to packaging, reducing errors and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Scalability: The system is designed to handle various order sizes and
    complexities, making it suitable for businesses looking to expand their operations and meet client demands
  • Web-to-Print Optimization: The system is specifically designed to meet the needs of the web-to-print industry, allowing for efficient handling of on-demand and customized orders.
  • Enhanced Competitiveness: By streamlining the entire process from file to finished product, businesses can offer faster turnaround times and potentially lower costs to customers.

By implementing the ROQ NOW PRINT PACK & SHIP Print-On-Demand Ecosystem,
enterprise-level garment decorators can improve their production efficiency, expand
their offerings, handle garment variability, and compete more effectively in today’s
direct-to-consumer marketplace.

In summary, both the ROQ READY to GO OUT and the ROQ NOW PRINT PACK &
SHIP Print-On-Demand Ecosystems streamline and optimize the workflow process,
creating efficiencies at each step, from pretreatment to order management, and from
printing and curing to final packaging and shipping.

Click here to schedule some time with our Digital Solutions Manager Richard Naraine to talk about the READY to GO OUT Ecosystem. 

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While both systems can boost productivity for direct-to-garment decorators, they each possess their own unique capabilities when it comes to overall production speed, and the handling garment variability. Determining which system is right for your business will be based on the unique factors of your venture, from client requirements to considerations around facility, budget, and plans for future growth.

If you still aren’t sure which solution is right for your business or have additional
questions about ROQ’s products and services don’t hesitate to reach out. Your Partner
In Print is standing by and READY to help you ROQ On and Press Onward.

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