Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 Sublimation Printers

Yes. Sawgrass SG500 & SG1000 printers are widely used by small businesses, production shops, and professional creators for reliable and consistent sublimation printing.

To get started, you will need: A Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 printer, Genuine Sawgrass SubliJet UHD sublimation ink, Sublimation paper, a heat press, and Compatible sublimation blanks.

Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 printers include an industry-leading 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty or 100K prints, whichever comes first, with lifetime tech support.

The bypass tray is optional. It is recommended for users who plan to print on larger media sizes or specialty substrates beyond the standard tray capacity.

Standard sublimation works best on light polyester fabrics and polymer-coated substrates, because sublimation ink bonds at a molecular level with polyester coatings. Cotton fibers and dark fabrics do not naturally accept standard sublimation ink.
However, Sawgrass users can successfully decorate cotton and dark garments by using specialty Sawgrass-approved solutions, such as:

• Siser EasySubli Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV): This system allows you to print your design using sublimation ink onto EasySubli vinyl and then heat-press it onto cotton, blends, or dark-colored fabrics.
• Sawgrass ChromaBlast-UHD ink (for light cotton fabrics):ChromaBlast-UHD is specifically engineered for light-colored cotton and cotton-blend garments and requires compatible ChromaBlast transfer paper.
  
  

No. A heat press is required to complete the sublimation transfer process and is not included with the printer.

Yes. Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 printers are engineered exclusively for sublimation printing, ensuring optimized color performance, reliability, and compatibility with Sawgrass software and inks.

No. Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 printers are designed to operate exclusively with genuine Sawgrass SubliJet UHD sublimation inks. Using non-Sawgrass inks may affect print quality and warranty coverage.

Yes. Sawgrass printers use Sawgrass Print Manager, which provides built-in color management for consistent and accurate sublimation prints without manual ICC profile configuration.

Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 printers are compatible with Windows and macOS systems and are designed to work with Sawgrass Print Manager for color-managed sublimation output.

Yes. Both the SG500 and SG1000 support Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity, allowing flexible setup options. Initial printer setup may require a wired connection.

The Sawgrass SG500 is designed for desktop sublimation printing and supports smaller media sizes, while the Sawgrass SG1000 supports larger paper formats and higher production capacity. Both printers deliver the same color accuracy and print technology.

SG500: Supports up to 8.5″ × 14″ as standard and larger sizes with the optional bypass tray. SG1000: Supports up to 11″ × 17″ as standard and larger formats with the optional bypass tray.

Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 printers are used to create custom sublimation products such as apparel, mugs, tumblers, metal panels, signs, promotional items, and personalized gifts when used with compatible sublimation blanks and a heat press.

Sawgrass printers are designed to work with genuine Sawgrass SubliJet UHD sublimation ink and Sawgrass Print Manager software. Included items vary by product listing and bundle.