Trooper Express Automatic
The Trooper Express Automatic Screen Printing Press

The Trooper Express is an automatic screen printing press designed to increase profits, dramatically increase production, provide greater print consistency, minimize the physical stress of manually printing - all while being extremely simple to use, set-up and maintain. This 'Express' version of the Mini-Trooper is only 8.5' in diameter.
The Trooper Express ships fully assembled so there are no expensive installation costs. It has fully automated print heads combined with an integrated high-speed automatic carousel. Roller bearing registration ensures pinpoint registration and consistency. No special training is required.
Standard Features
- Modular Design
- Flex-Print Heads
- Boom Control Box
- Standard Print Stroke: 14"
- Double Stroke
- Front Micro-Registration
- Rear Micro-Registration
- Hi-Speed Carousel Rotation
- Aluminum Platens
- Air-Frame Clamps
- Speed Rails
- Speed Platens
- Auto-Balance Squeegee
- Adjustable Frame Size
- Dual-Registeration Bearings
- Adjustable Print Stroke (front & rear)
- Set-Up Mode
- Adj. Print & Flood Speeds
- Adj. Print & Flood Angle
- Off-Contact Adjustments
- Adjustable Height Platens
- Platen Size:16" x 18"
- Bi-Directional Carousel for Set-Up & Registration
- Screens up to 21" x 28"
- 2 Yr Limited Parts Warranty
- 120v Plug-In Wiring
- Air Required (not supplied)
Pricing
1-Color; 6-Station $16,950
2-Color; 6-Station $19,700
Optional Features
- Additional Print Head
- 18" Print Stoke
- Air Compressor
- Quartz or I.R. Flash Units
- Modular Head Pre-Wire
- Rubber Platen Pads
- Additional Squeegees
- Youth & Child Platens
- Sleeve Platens
- Site Training
Resons to Buy
- Small Press Size
- This high-speed automatic will go where no textile press has gone before - in a small cramped area and through small door openings.
- Simple and Easy to Use - Peace of Mind
The Lawson Trooper Express is the easiest high-speed press to use and maintain on the market. It comes completly assembled so all you have to do is remove it from the crate, connect your air supply and you are ready to print. Only common 120 volt electricity is required. Intuitive and simple controls without gimmicky bells & whistles and fancy computer systems combined with standard parts add to minimal maintenance and low cost. - Use Your Existing T-Shirt Frames
Use any size frame up to 21" x 28"...even your old manual frames (20" x 24") fit the Trooper Express. (Print sizes vary depending on screen size) - Auto-Balance Squeegee System
Lawson's unique squeegee system automatically balances squeegee pressure from side-to-side, front-to-back and instantly adjusts itself to variations in garment thickness and platen heights. - Dual-Action Squeegee
The Trooper Express uses a dual-action (flip-flop) industry standard aluminum squeegee holder. - Double Print
- This Trooper Express option allows you to simulate manual printing where you desire a double-print stroke on the first print head.
Specifications
| Mini-Trooper 46 | Trooper 68 | Trooper XL & PC 68 | Trooper 810 | Trooper XL & PC 810 | ||
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| Max. Image Area | 14" x 16" | 18" x 16" | 18" x 16" | 18" x 16" | 18" x 16" | |
| Max. Frame Size | 21" x 28" | 23" x 31" | 23" x 31" | 23" x 31" | 23" x 31" | |
| Std. Platen Size | 16" x 18" | 16" x 18" | 16" x 18" | 16" x 18" | 16" x 18" | |
| Diameter | 8' 4" | 10' 8" | 10' 8" | 12' | 12' | |
| Electrical Requirements | 110 volts, 1-Phase; 2-Amps |
110 volts, 1-Phase; 2-Amps |
110 volts, 1-Phase; 2-Amps |
110 volts, 1-Phase; 2-Amps |
110 volts, 1-Phase; 2-Amps |
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| Air Requirements @ 100 psi | 10 cfm | 17 cfm | 16 cfm | 18 cfm | 18 cfm | |
| Est. Crated Weight - lbs | 1,000 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Est. Crate Size (W x L x H) | 84" x 96" x 60" | 49" x 120" x 70" | 49" x 120" x 70" | 49" x 120" x 70" | 49" x 120" x 70" | |
Flash Units
QZE-Quartz Shuttle Flash
Lawson's Quartz Shuttle Flash is designed specifically to use in conjunction with the automatic Lawson Trooper series of screen printing presses, although it may be used with almost any printing press -- manual or automatic. It saves space and energy. Quartz tubes heat instantly and flashes faster, doesn't heat up your platens as much as IR, runs smoother, quieter and requires little maintenance.
The Shuttle Flash moves "straight in" on rails and slides under your screen so you don't have to sacrifice a print head if you flash. It may be activated via Lawson's "Auto-trigger" device or by a manually actuated foot pedal (your choice).
Hot Shot IR Shuttle Flash
Lawson's Hot-Shot IR Shuttle Flash is designed specifically to use in conjunction with Lawson automatic textile presses, although it may be used with almost any printing press--manual or automatic.
This shuttle flash unit saves space, and is easy to roll around. The infra-red panel heats evenly and flashs faster, than most units. In addition, you will not heat up your platens as much as a conventional IR unit. The Hot-Shot runs smooth, is very quiet and requires almost no maintenance.
The Hot-hot Shuttle Flash moves "straight in" on rails and slides under your screen so you don't have to sacrifice a print head if you flash.
Images
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The Lawson Trooper Express is available in 1 or 2 colors. This is a high-speed, compact automatic. Great for t-shirts and bag printing. |
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Easy-to-use Control Box. |
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Boom Control Box. |
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Speed Rails are standard on the Trooper Express. Just slide your screen in and out from the front of the press. |
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Up-Front Variable Flood & Squeegee Speed Controls are easy to access and adjust on each individual print head. Standard "off-the-shelf" parts are used whenever possible - so your maintenance life is simple and inexpensive as possible. |
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Dual-Action Squeegees. Shown with optional Air-Frame Clamps. Single Pin Release for the squeegee/flood, so clean-up and change-overs are fast. |





