Sublimation printers

Sublimation printer comparisons

By Mike E.

Print size, ink system, connections and warranty for desktop sublimation printers. You still need a heat press to transfer the print. More are added once both sides check out.

How these comparisons work: every number comes from the makers’ own spec pages and manuals. Nothing was tested hands-on.

8.5 in wide, 4-color printers

Sawgrass SG500 vs Epson SureColor F170 (2026)
Refillable bottles, long prints, small desk? Epson F170. Longer warranty, color presets? Sawgrass SG500.
Epson SureColor F170 vs Brother SP1 (2026)
Long prints, ink bottles? Epson F170. Smaller desk, 2-year warranty? Brother SP1.

Wide-format and 11 x 17 in printers

Epson SureColor F570 vs Sawgrass SG1000 (2026)
24 in roll prints with a cutter? Epson F570. Desktop 11 x 17 in, 3-year warranty? Sawgrass SG1000.