- Is the iColor 350 worth it for a small dye-sub business?
- It makes sense if you already sell polyester apparel, mugs, or photo gifts and want a dedicated dye-sub printer. At $1,395 at Alpha Supply Company as of November 3, 2026, it is a modest entry point, but factor in ink and transfer paper costs before committing.
- Can it print on cotton shirts?
- No. Dye-sublimation bonds only to polyester and polymer-coated surfaces, so cotton and untreated fabrics will not hold the image. For cotton you need a different process such as DTG or heat-transfer vinyl.
- How fast does it print in color?
- The 20 ppm figure is for mono pages. Color dye-sub transfers are slower, and real throughput depends on the image and transfer paper, so plan around lower color output.
- What comes in the box?
- Expect the printer, starter ink, and basic setup materials. Transfer paper, blanks, and a heat press are usually sold separately, so budget for those.
- Does it need special paper?
- Yes. It uses dye-sublimation transfer paper, not plain office paper. Buy paper matched to the printer and your blanks to get consistent color.
- When is the best time to buy?
- There is only one new listing at $1,395 as of November 3, 2026, so there is no price history to time. Watch for bundle deals that include ink or paper, which often matter more than a small printer discount.
- Where is the UniNet iColor 350 cheapest?
- At Alpha Supply Company, for $1,395.00, as of our latest check.