M&R HORNET™ Automatic Press

Description The new M&R STINGER™ Series delivers exceptional efficiency without compromising quality at an affordable price. Proudly manufactured in Roselle, Illinois, it offers a cost-effective solution for businesses that demand reliability and performance. Designed with precision engineering, it combines durability, productivity, and value—making it the smart choice for operations that want premium results. The HORNET is equipped with a 7.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen designed for fast learning and intuitive operation. A clean, modern icon system guides operators through setup and daily use with minimal training required. Integrated, multi-language tutorial screens provide step-by-step guidance directly on the display, eliminating the need to reference external manuals. This built-in intelligence streamlines onboarding and helps operators get up to speed quickly and confidently. Controls on each pallet arm feature M&R’s classic toggle-based inputs for easy access. All HORNET presses come standard with front-flip screen holder manual/pneumatic locks, tool-free squeegee and floodbar angle adjustments, screen, squeegee and floodbar airlocks, and rear micro registration for more accurate screen printing adjustments. CAROUSEL/INDEXER SYSTEM Clockwise or counterclockwise rotation More robust indexing system with smoother, quieter operation Servo drive indexer provides smooth operation and durable consistency CONTROL CENTER Countdown program indicates when operator-set index count has been reached Enhanced Maintenance Minder™ System alerts operators when scheduled maintenance is due, including photos and tutorials Icon-based, high-resolution Human Machine Interface (HMI) with built-in tutorial screens Independent print-start/print-finish setting automatically activates and stops printheads at the beginning and end of print runs and also enables single pallet test printing Multiple (1-4) print stroke capability Onboard self-diagnostics Selectable multi-print option Swiveling control arm with multi-angle adjustable touch-screen display LASER LOCATOR SYSTEM Assists operators in the precise positioning of garments and cut pieces. See it in action! Speeds pallet positioning and changeover OFF-CONTACT Permits fast, incremental off-contact adjustment independently on each head PRINTHEADS Brushless, maintenance-free electric-drive motors provide smooth linear movement and exceptional control On head off-contact adjustment REVOLVER PRINT PROGRAM Automatically operates individual printheads in programmed sequence and allows multiple flashing without losing a screen printing position Icon based display and logic simplifies revolver sequence programming SQUEEGEE/FLOODBAR Front or rear print carriage stop position allows operator to leave screens clear or flooded (great for water-based inks) Independent squeegee & floodbar speed adjustments Independently set angle and calibrated pressure adjustments for squeegees and floodbars Pneumatic squeegee pressure regulators Pneumatic squeegee/floodbar clamps with tool-free angle adjustment Visual reference marks every 5 degrees simplify squeegee/floodbar angle adjustments