- Which is better for a small sublimation business?
- The SureColor F370, if volume justifies $999.00. Genuine Epson ink and a purpose-built printhead give more consistent transfers, and the warranty covers the hardware. The ET15000 bundle is fine for low volume or testing demand.
- Is the ET15000 bundle worth the savings?
- At $449.99 it saves about $549 against the F370. You give up genuine Epson ink, the PrecisionCore printhead, the long rear feed and the warranty. If you sell prints, weigh that against the price gap.
- Which prints larger items?
- The F370. Its rear feed takes media up to 13x47.2 inches, so it handles long panels and banners. The ET15000 bundle tops out at 13x19.
- Does either one scan?
- Only the ET15000 bundle. It includes a flatbed scanner and a 35-sheet ADF at 1200 dpi. The F370 is a printer only.
- Which lasts longer?
- The F370 is built for sublimation production and carries a one-year Epson warranty. The ET15000 is a converted EcoTank rated at a 33,000-page monthly duty cycle, but the bundle has no stated warranty and depends on third-party ink.
- Can I use Epson ink in the ET15000 bundle?
- It ships with third-party 100 mL sublimation ink already in the CISS. Switching ink types means flushing the system first, so plan on staying with one ink set.