The Brother SP-1 is a compact sublimation printer for transferring full-color designs onto light-colored polyester fabrics (65% or higher) and polymer-coated items. Projects include t-shirts, hats, tote bags, mugs, coasters and tumblers. It prints sizes up to 8.5" x 14" (legal).
The printer comes with a full set of Brother Genuine Ink cartridges and 10 sheets of Brother Sublimation Paper. The ink is formulated for smudge- and smear-resistant prints. It prints at up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi, with a Quality Mode and a Speed Mode, at up to 45 seconds per sheet. An automatic print head cleaning feature helps prevent clogs, including after long periods of inactivity.
Designs can be created and sent wirelessly with Brother's free Artspira app. It includes over 100 free sublimation designs, plus templates, fonts, editing tools, AR functionality and image conversion tools. The app works on phones, tablets and desktops.
- Max print size
- 8.5" x 14" (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, tablet and desktop
- Dimensions
- 17.1" W x 13.5" D x 6.2" H (435 mm x 343 mm x 159 mm)
- Ink
- Brother Genuine Ink, 47 ml CMYK cartridges: Black (SP01BKS), Yellow (SP01YS), Magenta (SP01MS), Cyan (SP01CS)
- Paper included
- 10 sheets of Brother Sublimation Paper (SP01PLS)
- Suitable materials
- Light-colored polyester (65% or higher); polymer-coated items such as mugs, coasters and tumblers
- Maintenance
- Automatic print head cleaning
- Warranty
- 2 years