The Brother SP-1 is a compact sublimation printer for printing full-color designs onto items such as t-shirts, tote bags, ceramic mugs, metal tumblers and coasters. It transfers to light-colored polyester fabrics (65% or higher) and to polymer-coated items like mugs, coasters and tumblers. A heat press is required to transfer the designs.
It comes with a full-size set of Brother Genuine Ink cartridges (47 ml each of cyan, magenta, yellow and black) and 10 sheets of Brother Sublimation Paper. The ink gives virtually smudge- and smear-free prints, and the formulation is designed to extend print head life. An automatic print head cleaning feature helps prevent clogs, even after long periods of inactivity.
Designs are made in Brother's free Artspira app, which offers over 100 free sublimation designs, templates, fonts, editing tools, AR functionality and image conversion tools. Designs can be sent wirelessly to the printer from a phone, tablet or desktop. The printer also connects by USB and Ethernet, and works with both PC and Mac.
- Dimensions
- 17.1 in W x 13.5 in D x 6.2 in H (435 mm x 343 mm x 159 mm)
- Max print size
- 8.5 in x 14 in (legal)
- Print speed
- Up to 45 seconds per sheet
- Resolution
- 1,200 x 2,400 dpi
- Print modes
- Quality Mode and Speed Mode
- Connectivity
- Wireless, USB, Ethernet
- Compatibility
- PC and Mac; Artspira app
- Ink
- Brother Genuine Ink, 47 ml each: Black (SP01BKS), Yellow (SP01YS), Magenta (SP01MS), Cyan (SP01CS)
- Starter paper
- 10 sheets of Brother Sublimation Paper (SP01PLS)
- Suitable materials
- Light-colored polyester (65% or higher); polymer-coated items such as mugs, coasters and tumblers
- Requires
- Heat press (for transferring designs)
- Warranty
- 2-year Brother warranty