Which is better for printing T-shirts?

The Epson F370. Its 13-inch width covers a full shirt panel, while the Brother SP-1 tops out at 215 mm, which suits small chest prints and sleeves.

Is the Epson F370 worth $633 more than the Brother SP-1?

Only if you sell wide-format work. The extra buys 13-inch output, a rear feed for long media, Ethernet and a full 140 mL ink set. For Letter and A4 blanks, the Brother does the job for $366.

Which one can I use sooner?

The Brother SP-1. It is in stock at 11 stores as of November 3, 2026. The F370 is a pre-order with an expected January 2027 arrival.

Which has better print resolution?

The Brother lists up to 1200 x 2400 dpi. Epson does not state a figure for the F370, citing its PrecisionCore Micro TFP head instead. Resolution numbers alone do not predict transfer quality.

Which is cheaper to run?

Hard to say from the listings. Epson ships 140 mL per color in the box and recommends genuine ink. Brother does not state starter ink volumes, so check bottle prices and yields before deciding.

Do either handle cardstock or heavy media?

The Brother specifies 64-220 g/m2 in its standard tray. Epson does not list a weight range, but its rear feed takes media up to 13 x 47.2 inches.

Epson SureColor F370 Sublimation Printer vs Brother SP-1 sublimation printer

Buy the Brother SP-1 if you print standard sublimation blanks on Letter or A4 paper and want to spend the least. Buy the Epson F370 if you need 13-inch-wide output for shirts, towels and photo panels, or want a rear feed for long media. The gap is wide: $366 at Cottage Quilting Ltd. versus $999 at HeatPressNation, both as of November 3, 2026. The F370 is also listed as a pre-order with an expected January 2027 arrival, so the Brother is the only one of the two you can likely run soon.

Today the Brother SP-1 sublimation printer costs $633.00 less at its best price.

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