Which is better for large sublimation blanks?

The Epson F370. It handles media up to 13 inches wide and a rear feed up to 13 x 47.2 inches, so it covers wide panels and long cuts. The Sawgrass SG1000 needs its bypass tray for 13 x 19 and its standard tray stops at 11 x 17.

Is the Sawgrass worth $600 more than the Epson?

If you value warranty and support, yes. The SG1000 adds a 3-year/100K-print warranty, bundled paper, a setup class and MySawgrass software. The Epson is cheaper up front but carries a 1-year warranty and no bundled paper.

Which has cheaper ink to run?

The Epson uses 140 mL bottles per color, which usually means a lower cost per milliliter than cartridges. The Sawgrass uses cartridges in 20, 31 or 70 mL install kits, and its starter 20 mL carts can be largely consumed by the initial charge.

Can I print on 100% cotton shirts with either?

Not with standard sublimation alone. Sawgrass advises at least 75% polyester for the SG1000 and points to its EasySubli system for other fabrics. The Epson F370 is also a dye-sublimation printer, so the same polyester requirement applies.

Sawgrass publishes speeds for the SG1000: about 15 seconds at 600 x 600 dpi, 48 seconds at 1200 x 600 dpi and 120 seconds at 4800 x 1200 dpi. Epson does not list comparable print speeds for the F370, so a direct speed comparison is not possible.

Which should I buy if I need a printer this month?

The Sawgrass SG1000. It is in stock at 4 stores as of November 3, 2026. The Epson F370 is a pre-order with an expected January 2027 ship date, so it will not help with jobs due sooner.

Epson SureColor F370 Sublimation Printer vs Sawgrass SG1000 Complete Sublijet Sublimation Printer Kit

Buy the Epson F370 if you want the lowest entry price and the widest media support: it prints up to 13 inches wide and costs $999.00 at HeatPressNation as of November 3, 2026. Buy the Sawgrass SG1000 kit if you want a proven, supported workflow with a 3-year/100K-print warranty and bundled paper and onboarding; it costs $1,599.00 at creativedesignsupply.com as of November 3, 2026. The Epson is $600 cheaper, but it is a pre-order with an expected January 2027 ship date, while the Sawgrass is available now.

Today the Epson SureColor F370 Sublimation Printer costs $600.00 less at its best price.

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