An inkjet that prints for a heat press, not for a frame · review
Sawgrass SG500 review
A factory sublimation printer for media up to 8.5 × 14 inches, with SubliJet UHD inks, Wi-Fi, automatic print head maintenance and MySawgrass software.
A converted office printer usually ends its warranty. Sawgrass includes inks, software and maintenance designed for this work.
Auto maintenance
Sublimation ink dries in idle heads. Automatic upkeep addresses that, the common failure of occasional users.
The running cost
Cartridges cost more per mL than bottled ink. That is the price of consistency.
Where it earns its place, and where it falls short
Strengths
Built for sublimation, with support
Auto maintenance reduces clogging
Sold by Sawgrass
Compromises
Ink cost per mL is high
Tied to Sawgrass cartridges
Small maximum size
Specifications
Type
Factory dye sublimation
Media
Up to 8.5 × 14 in
Inks
SubliJet UHD CMYK, 31 mL
Connection
Wi-Fi
Software
MySawgrass
Maintenance
Automatic print head upkeep
Voltage
110/120 V
Amazon ASIN
B0F8RFLH9Q
EAN
0850030435538
Questions makers ask before buying
Is it a converted printer?
No. It is sold as a dye-sublimation printer with its own inks.
What sizes can it print?
Up to 8.5 × 14 in.
Our score
7.8/ 10
The dependable route: higher running costs, fewer headaches.
What use this one answers, among workshop machines
A small business that values support and consistent color over ink cost.
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.
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Best for: A hobbyist who wants wide sublimation on a budget and accepts the risk.
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