Is the SG1000 worth it over the SG500?

If you regularly need prints larger than letter size or higher output, yes. For small items and occasional jobs, the SG500 covers most of the same work in less space.

What is the maximum print size?

It prints up to 11 x 17 inches as standard, which covers full shirt fronts and large hard goods.

What resolution does it print at?

Maximum resolution is 4880 x 1200 dpi, well above what most sublimation transfers need.

Do I need a heat press to use it?

Yes. The SG1000 prints the transfer; a heat press is required to apply it to fabric, mugs or coated blanks.

Which inks does it use?

It runs Sawgrass SubliJet HD sublimation inks, with ICC profiles provided for color matching.

Can I use it for mugs and hard goods?

Yes, with the right blanks and presses. It is not limited to apparel.

Where is the Sawgrass SG1000 Sublimation Printer cheapest?

At creativedesignsupply.com, for $1,599.00, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Sawgrass SG1000 Sublimation Printer?

13 stores we checked sell it, including creativedesignsupply.com, Amazon, Heat Press Nation, CoastalBusiness.com, The Stainless Depot.

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What reviewers say

Owners describe the SG1000 as a reliable production sublimation printer that handles 11 x 17 work without fuss. Praise centers on print quality and the Sawgrass ink and profile system; complaints mostly concern running costs and the space it takes up.

What people mention

Print qualityPraisedOwners report sharp, consistent color on large transfers when using Sawgrass inks and profiles.
Running costCriticisedBuyers say ink and sublimation paper make ongoing costs the biggest drawback.
Size and footprintMixedThe 11 x 17 capability is valued, but the machine takes up noticeably more bench space.
SetupPraisedUsers already familiar with Sawgrass find setup and profiling straightforward.
Heat press neededCriticisedReviewers note the printer alone does not finish garments; a heat press is a separate purchase.

About the Sawgrass SG1000 Sublimation Printer

The Sawgrass SG1000 is a large-format sublimation printer. It shares the SG500's engine and color quality but adds more size and volume. The standard tray handles media up to 11" x 17" (A3 / tabloid).

An optional bypass tray extends the size to 13" x 19" and allows long media up to 51" for banners and oversized work. It also accepts 70ml extended cartridges, which the SG500 does not support.

Used with SubliJet UHD ink and Sawgrass color management, it prints transfers for polyester apparel and polymer-coated hard goods. Uses include apparel and jerseys, mugs and drinkware, signs, banners, posters, photo panels, ChromaLuxe, decor, coasters, tiles, mousepads and personalized gifts.

Max media size

11" x 17" with the standard tray; up to 13" x 19" with the optional bypass tray

Long media

Up to 51" with the optional bypass tray

High Speed

600 x 600 dpi, approx. 15 seconds

High Quality

600 x 600 dpi, approx. 29 seconds

Advanced Photo

1200 x 600 dpi, approx. 48 seconds

Ink

SubliJet UHD, CMYK; accepts 70ml extended cartridges