Extra color cartridges are the first thing an SP1 owner buys.
The math
At our reading, this cost $560 against $399 for the printer alone.
Same machine
All the app limits still apply.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
Where it earns its place, and where it falls short
Strengths
Consumables for the first projects
Same simple workflow
Speed stated per sheet
Compromises
$161 more than the printer alone at our reading
Third-party bundle
Same limits as the SP1
Specifications
Printer
Brother SP1
Extras
Set of 3 standard-yield CMY cartridges, 100 sheets
Speed
Up to 45 s per sheet, stated
Control
Artspira app
Sold by
Third-party seller at our reading
Amazon ASIN
B0GX7SM8ZS
EAN
0012502684619
Questions makers ask before buying
What does the bundle add?
Three color cartridges and 100 sheets of paper.
How fast is it?
Up to 45 seconds per sheet, on the listing.
Our score
8.0/ 10
Price the cartridges and paper separately first; the plain SP1 may be cheaper.
What use this one answers, among workshop machines
A buyer who wants consumables in one order, and accepts the premium.
Sources
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for maker machines and tools and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
Wide-format office supertank, not a sublimation machine · 4800 × 2400 dpi · 17 ppm black, 9 ppm color · USB, LAN, Wi-Fi · fax
A wide-format office supertank that hobbyists convert for 13 × 19 inch sublimation. It is not sold for that use, and the listing comes from a third party.
Best for: A hobbyist who wants wide sublimation on a budget and accepts the risk.
Factory dye-sublimation printer · 8.5 × 11 in · PrecisionCore head · bottled ink with auto-stop · 150-sheet tray · Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
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Best for: A hobbyist or seller who wants factory sublimation with low ink costs.