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Experience the dawn of a new era in digital printing with the ROQ NOW Digital Printer. Streamlined and intuitive, it epitomizes the Future of Printing, reinforced by the power of NOW.

The Ultimate Print-on-Demand DTG Solution

For large-scale print-on-demand businesses, speed, reliability, and automation are non-negotiable. The ROQ NOW is designed to handle industrial-level production with minimal maintenance, seamless workflow automation, and best-in-class print quality.

With its binderless pretreatment system, dual white ink channels, and precision engineering, the ROQ NOW reduces downtime, simplifies maintenance, and keeps your operation running at peak efficiency.

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High-Color, Low-Volume Orders Made Profitable

No screens, no transfers, no waste, and one operator. 

Fewer Touches, Faster Production

One operator, up to 250 per hour, and only two garment touches pre cure. 

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Why the ROQ NOW for High Volume Print-on-Demand?

Speed &
Throughput

Print up to 250 garments per hour, keeping up with demand effortlessly.

More Colors, More Exact Matches, Screen Print Vibrancy

CMYK + Orange + Green expands color accuracy by 20-30%.


Integrated
Tagbot system

One-step body + neck tag printing for streamlined branding.


 

Scalable
Workflow

Built for high-output, print-on-demand production lines.

Reliability &
Automation

Less maintenance, fewer stoppages, maximum uptime.

Technical Specifications:

Production Speed

Up to 250 pieces per hour for high-efficiency printing with only one operator equating to only $.08-$12 labor per shirt. 

Dupont Color System

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The ROQ has developed a system to print white without the issues of blocked nozzles typical with the white DTG ink. Using specialized printheads with recirculating inks our white station prints with ease.

The DuPont CMYKRG gives us the expanded gamut that creates beautiful bright prints that are truly unique in the industry.

White Ink Performance

Dual white channels using a lower 30 picoliter print head for superior opacity, versatility on different fabrics like performance and fleece, screen print quality brightness all with minimal clogging.

Print Quality

This product is the second step in the pretreatment process, jetting directly into the ink film for seamless integration.

This innovative approach delivers best-in-class wash fastness, making DTG ideal for one-off direct-to-consumer orders while also meeting the high standards of major brands.

Durability

The collaboration between ROQ and DuPont has resulted in a best-in-class DTG solution. By combining DuPont’s advanced chemistry with ROQ NOW’s unique application method, we’ve achieved industry-leading wash fastness—without the heavy, crusty feel of traditional pretreatment.

This breakthrough is made possible by a two-part pretreatment system: a binder-less pretreatment and a clear fixator. ROQ NOW sprays the pretreatment first, then applies the clear fixator within the ink layers during printing, creating a seamless bond.

The system is completed with high-opacity white ink and an expanded color gamut for unmatched print quality.

Binderless Pretreatment System

The binder-less pretreatment creates the perfect foundation for ink adhesion while minimizing maintenance on spray nozzles. With no glue in the chemistry, ROQ NOW drastically reduces the risk of blocked nozzles and damaged prints. This results in a softer hand feel and little to no pretreatment marks.

If a garment has a slight stain, it can be 100% rinsed off, ensuring a flawless finish. In rare cases where a minor mark appears, it will wash out easily in a single rinse. This advanced pretreatment allows ROQ NOW to print on garments that our competitors simply can’t.

Integrated Humidifier System

Ensures consistent printhead performance by minimizing clogs and ink buildup, leading to fewer nozzle cleanings and maintenance checks. With enhanced environmental controls, it stabilizes temperature and humidity, preventing ink drying or misfires that could impact print quality.

This results in a longer printhead lifespan, reduced downtime, and more efficient production, ultimately lowering operational costs and increasing overall reliability.

Advanced Software & Data Tracking

Monitor performance in real time with intuitive visual management tools that empower both the operations team and production management.

By providing live insights into machine efficiency, job progress, and potential bottlenecks, teams can make informed decisions to optimize scheduling, maximize output, and minimize downtime.

This real-time data also supports continuous improvement, allowing for trend analysis, better resource allocation, and proactive maintenance planning. With clear performance metrics at a glance, operators can quickly adjust workflows, while management gains deeper visibility to drive efficiency and long-term production growth.

New Pretreatment Enclosures Eliminates contamination risks, improving print quality and consistency.
Automatic Ink Purge & Printhead Cleaning Keeps the system running smoothly with minimal downtime.

Custom Neck Labels on Demand

Whether you're printing for a brand, influencer, or local sports team, the patented Tag-Bot system gives you a competitive edge by seamlessly integrating neck labeling into your workflow—at no extra time or cost.

Designed to work in perfect harmony with the ROQ NOW Gen4, Tag-Bot’s robotic arms assist with loading and unloading while the advanced art recognition system ensures precise, full-color DTG decoration on every tag.

The ROQ NOW is the ONLY industrial DTG machine on the market to offer this cutting-edge, automated neck labeling solution—helping you increase revenue while delivering premium, retail-ready garments.

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Simplicity at its Core.

Built for high-speed, high-volume, and high-efficiency production, the ROQ NOW is the ideal DTG solution for industrial print-on-demand operations. The ROQ NOW integrates and reshapes Your printing workflow from upload to fulfillment.

If you’re looking to scale your business with reliability, automation, and exceptional print quality, this is the machine to take you there.

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Print On Demand...
to meet Your Demands.

Transform Your business into a pristine digital print factory with the powerful integration of the ROQ NOW Digital Printer, ROQ SAHARA Conveyor Dryer, and the ROQ Automatic FULFILLMENT System. From file to fit, this comprehensive POD solution streamlines every step of the garment production process, ensuring total automation. 

With the ROQ NOW, You'll experience precise and vibrant printing, while the ROQ SAHARA rapidly cures garments to perfection. Paired with the ROQ Automatic FULFILLMENT System, You'll transition from printing to packaging, delivering professional results without effort.

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250 Prints Per Hour
1 Operator Required
(CMYK
+OG)
Color Channels
36 Printheads
2 In-Line PreTreat Stations for Light & Dark

Unmatched Digital Print Quality.

Thrill Your audience with digital printing at its finest. Advancements in digital printing technology and digital inks deliver prints with exceptional detail, halftones, and an irresistible tactile feel that enthralls customers and keeps them returning for more.

Experience the Future of Printing with the ROQ NOW

See the unmatched quality, versatility, and precision of the ROQ NOW firsthand. Request your exclusive digital sample box to explore vibrant prints on different garment types, colors, and fabric blends—showcasing the full potential of DTG+DTF hybrid technology.

FAQs

What kind of art files can you use?

PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and PDF. 

By design, the ROQ Digital equipment, along with most other direct-to-garment machines in the market, can print using PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and PDF. PNG is the easiest and most common image format for DTG, allowing the easiest manipulation, placement, and printing. The JPEG formats are fairly limiting. JPEG limits the printer to either printing a large box or limiting the JPEG to only have a white background or a black background. TIFF and PDF are the typical formats for custom artwork. These formats can come with swatches attached. At ROQ.US, we’re developing a custom library to get an accurate reproduction of those swatches and will provide it on the ROQ Digital site as soon as it’s ready. 

How many pieces per hour?

220+ pieces an hour.

The ROQ NOW's production capacity per hour varies on several factors. Our official number is 220+ per hour, but that number can increase or decrease based on the dryer throughput, the competency of operators, the complexity of print, the material being printed on, etc. We have Partners that use the NOW at 250 pieces per hour for some projects, other Partners that use it at 120 an hour for more complex work, and others that are printing on very complex materials that require slower processes.

Why do you use 6 colors instead of just CMYK?

Using the latest 6-color Hexachrome setup allows us to print with a wider color gamut. With the addition of Orange and Green, You can achieve more accurate color reproduction. The 4 color system has a good basic color profile with very nice results, and the NOW focuses on the ability to produce the highest possible color reproduction for use in the high fashion market. 

What software comes with the ROQ NOW?

The NOW uses ROQ’s proprietary suite of applications. The entire ROQ Digital lineup also comes with neoStampa as the rip software. The digital cabinets also have ROQ STUDIO, a print preparation, simulation, and profile editor powered by neoStampa

What kind of printheads are used?

The NOW uses 18 industrial Fujifilm Dimatix Starfire Printheads per digital cabinet. A robust and repairable construction makes it ideal for textile printing. Using 80 pico-liter Liter heads in the white cabinet and 32 pico-liter Liter heads in the color cabinet. We decided to move to the 80pL. The reason we decided to move to the 80pL was for better coverage on a wider array of materials. The 32pL heads strike a good balance of coverage and fidelity which is why we use it in the color cabinet.   

Why Starfire printheads?

Fujifilm Dimatix Starfire Printheads are incredibly durable and allow for full maintenance, including refurbishing the heads. This allows us to treat the printheads less like a consumable and more like a component – a major difference.

Does the NOW require pretreated shirts? No, the NOW is the complete solution to DTG. It has 2 inline pretreat stations; 1 for white shirts and 1 for every other color. That being said, the NOW can use pre-pretreated shirts. 
What is the max print size on the Now? 380mm x 470mm or 15”x18.5”
What Size dryer is recommended with the ROQ NOW?

The biggest bottleneck in the process of printing is going to be the throughput of the dryer being used. The ROQ SAHARA curing engine can come in various sizes. The bare minimum size to be able to achieve:

Up to 140pcs/hr is the SAHARA 4515/18

Up to 210pcs/hr is the SAHARA 6015/18

Up to 300pcs/hr is the SAHARA 7515/18

Let's Connect

We’re grateful to offer You many convenient locations worldwide to visit and test drive a ROQ NOW near You. We’re thankful for the opportunity to partner with You for Your scalable and sustainable growth NOW and tomorrow.

NOW let’s talk about You. Please Your info below and Your ROQ Digital Solutions Team will be in touch right away to answer Your questions and share how and why ROQ Digital does digital printing differently.