The Brother SP-1 is a compact desktop sublimation printer. It prints full-color designs that are heat-transferred onto light-colored polyester fabrics (65% or higher polyester) and polymer-coated items. Examples include t-shirts, tote bags, ceramic mugs, metal tumblers and coasters. A heat press is required to transfer the designs.
It uses Brother Genuine Ink, which produces virtually smudge- and smear-free prints. It prints at up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi, in either Quality Mode or Speed Mode. An automatic print head cleaning feature reduces maintenance and helps prevent clogs, even after long periods of inactivity.
Designs are created in the free Artspira app, which includes over 100 sublimation designs, templates, fonts and editing tools. The app has AR functionality and image conversion tools. Designs can be sent wirelessly to the printer from a phone, tablet or desktop.
- Print size
- Up to 8.5 x 14 in (legal)
- Resolution
- 1,200 x 2,400 dpi
- Print speed
- Up to 45 seconds per sheet
- Print modes
- Quality Mode, Speed Mode
- Connectivity
- Wireless, USB, Ethernet
- Compatibility
- PC and Mac; Artspira app for mobile devices
- Dimensions
- 17.1 in W x 13.5 in D x 6.2 in H (435 mm x 343 mm x 159 mm)
- Ink
- Brother Genuine Ink, 47 ml each of CMYK
- Ink cartridges
- Black SP01BKS, Yellow SP01YS, Magenta SP01MS, Cyan SP01CS
- Works with
- Light-colored polyester (65% or higher) and polymer-coated items such as mugs, coasters and tumblers
- Requires
- Heat press for transfer
- Maintenance
- Automatic print head cleaning
- Warranty
- 2 years
- In the box
- Brother SP-1 sublimation printer, full-size set of Brother Genuine Ink cartridges (CMYK), 10 sheets of Brother Sublimation Paper (SP01PLS), Artspira design software