Sawgrass SG500 & SG1000 Ink Cartridges

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Sawgrass SG500 & SG1000 Ink Buying Guide (SubliJet UHD Cartridges)

Looking for the correct Sawgrass SG500 ink or Sawgrass SG1000 ink? Both printers use genuine Sawgrass SubliJet UHD sublimation ink. The key difference is that 31 ml cartridges fit both the SG500 and SG1000, while 70 ml extended cartridges fit the SG1000 only. This guide explains compatibility, cartridge sizes, popular color options, and how to avoid costly mistakes when buying Sawgrass ink.

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Quick Answer: What Ink Do Sawgrass SG500 & SG1000 Printers Use?

The Sawgrass SG500 and Sawgrass SG1000 use SubliJet UHD sublimation ink. Both printers accept 31 ml CMYK cartridges, but only the SG1000 supports optional 70 ml extended cartridges.

What Ink Do the SG500 & SG1000 Use?

Both the Sawgrass SG500 and Sawgrass SG1000 use Sawgrass SubliJet UHD sublimation ink. This is the Sawgrass sublimation system designed for printing vibrant transfers on polyester fabrics and polymer-coated blanks such as mugs, photo panels, hard goods, and more.

Important: Ink systems are not interchangeable. Do not mix SubliJet UHD, VersiFlex, EasySubli, or ChromaBlast. Also, SG400/SG800 SubliJet HD cartridges do not fit SG500 or SG1000 printers.

SubliJet UHD Cartridge Sizes: 31 ml vs 70 ml

Sawgrass SubliJet UHD is available in four colors: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. The 31 ml standard cartridges fit both the SG500 and SG1000. For higher-volume printing, the SG1000 also supports 70 ml extended cartridges.

Compatibility note: 31 ml standard cartridges fit both SG500 and SG1000. 70 ml extended cartridges fit the SG1000 only and do not fit the SG500.

Cartridge Type	Capacity	Colors	Compatible Printers	Best For
Standard Cartridge	31 ml	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	SG500 & SG1000	General use, home studios, small businesses
Extended Cartridge	70 ml	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	SG1000 only	Higher-volume production, longer print runs

If you print more often or run a production workflow, the SG1000 70 ml extended ink cartridges can reduce cartridge changes and improve workflow efficiency. If you own an SG500, you should use the 31 ml standard cartridges.

Shop SG500 & SG1000 31 ml Ink Cartridges

These 31 ml Sawgrass SubliJet UHD cartridges fit both the SG500 and SG1000. This is the standard cartridge size most customers buy for everyday sublimation printing.

SG500 & SG1000 Black Ink (31 ml)

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SG500 & SG1000 Cyan Ink (31 ml)

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SG500 & SG1000 Magenta Ink (31 ml)

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SG500 & SG1000 Yellow Ink (31 ml)

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Shop SG1000 70 ml Extended Ink Cartridges

These 70 ml extended SubliJet UHD cartridges are designed for the Sawgrass SG1000 printer only. They are a smart option for customers who want longer printing runs and fewer cartridge changes.

SG1000 70 ml Black Ink

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SG1000 70 ml Cyan Ink

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SG1000 70 ml Magenta Ink

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SG1000 70 ml Yellow Ink

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SG500 vs SG1000 Ink Capacity Comparison

If you are comparing Sawgrass SG500 vs SG1000 ink, the main difference is not the ink chemistry. Both use SubliJet UHD. The difference is cartridge capacity support.

Feature	Sawgrass SG500	Sawgrass SG1000
Ink Family	SubliJet UHD	SubliJet UHD
31 ml Standard Cartridges	Yes	Yes
70 ml Extended Cartridges	No	Yes
Ink Colors	CMYK	CMYK
Best Fit	Lower-volume production, crafters, startups	Growing businesses, higher-volume workflows

The SG500 is a great fit for everyday sublimation printing with 31 ml cartridges. The SG1000 gives you more flexibility because it can use both 31 ml standard cartridges and 70 ml extended cartridges.

What Can You Make with SubliJet UHD Sublimation Ink?

SubliJet UHD is a traditional sublimation ink system. It performs best on polyester fabrics and polymer-coated blanks, where heat permanently bonds the dye into the surface.

Soft Goods

Polyester apparel
Performance shirts
Polyester tote bags
High-poly fabric blends

Hard Goods

Polymer-coated mugs
Photo panels
Coated metal products
Phone cases and promotional blanks

Not Ideal For

100% cotton without specialty systems
Uncoated wood
Uncoated ceramics
Dark garments without white-ink methods

Want to print on more than traditional sublimation blanks? See SubliJet UHD vs VersiFlex.

Why Use Genuine Sawgrass Ink?

Genuine Sawgrass SubliJet UHD ink is made to work with Sawgrass printers, Sawgrass software, and the complete Sawgrass color workflow. That helps create more predictable output and a more reliable printing experience.

Predictable Color

Genuine OEM ink helps produce more consistent color across repeat jobs and customer reorders.

Reliable Performance

The ink is formulated for Sawgrass printheads and daily sublimation production.

Lower Risk of Compatibility Issues

Using the correct cartridge family helps avoid avoidable workflow and print-quality problems.

Protect Your Printer Investment

Staying with the correct Sawgrass ink system helps keep your setup more stable over time.

Pro tip: Do not switch ink families in the same printer, such as SubliJet UHD to VersiFlex, unless Sawgrass explicitly provides a conversion method.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ink does the Sawgrass SG500 use?

The Sawgrass SG500 uses SubliJet UHD sublimation ink. It uses 31 ml standard cartridges.

What ink does the Sawgrass SG1000 use?

The Sawgrass SG1000 also uses SubliJet UHD sublimation ink. It supports both 31 ml standard cartridges and 70 ml extended cartridges.

Do 31 ml Sawgrass cartridges fit both SG500 and SG1000?

Yes. The 31 ml standard SubliJet UHD cartridges fit both the SG500 and SG1000.

Do 70 ml Sawgrass cartridges fit both SG500 and SG1000?

No. The 70 ml extended cartridges are for the SG1000 only and do not fit the SG500.

Are SG500 and SG1000 ink cartridges compatible?

Both printers use the same SubliJet UHD ink family. However, 31 ml cartridges fit both printers, while 70 ml cartridges fit only the SG1000.

Can I use SG400/SG800 SubliJet HD ink in an SG500 or SG1000?

No. SubliJet HD cartridges for SG400/SG800 are not compatible with the SG500 or SG1000.

What materials work best with SubliJet UHD ink?

SubliJet UHD works best on polyester fabrics and polymer-coated blanks such as mugs, metal panels, and other sublimation-ready products.

Sawgrass SG500 & SG1000 Ink Cartridges (Sublijet UHD) - Buying Guide