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What are the best sublimation printers for beginners?

PUBLISHED October 22, 2023 BY Luca Cusolito

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If you're just starting out in the world of sublimation printing, we've got you covered with this roundup of the best sublimation printers for beginners. Affordable sublimation printers are also covered!

THE STORY

Sublimation crafting is trending, and — more importantly — SUPER FUN! If you’ve already got a sublimation machine (aka sublimation printer,) you know exactly what I mean. It’s a real game-changer for crafting!

The biggest hurdle to sublimation is getting the right sublimation printer. So I took four sublimation printers (Sawgrass, Epson F170, EcoTank, and WorkForce) and compared them on price, availability, quality, speed, everything…

All so you can see how they line up and then pick the one that is right for you and your needs!

Find out which sublimation printer I thought was the winner in this video.

What's the best Sublimation Printer in 2022?

Sublimation printing is a great way to get started in the world of crafting and printmaking. It’s a form of printing that uses heat to transfer dye onto materials like fabric, metal, or glass. This makes it perfect for creating customized products like t-shirts, mugs, and phone cases.

If you’re interested in trying sublimation printing, there are a few things you’ll need to get started. First, you’ll need a sublimation printer. These printers are designed to handle the high temperatures needed for sublimation printing. You’ll also need sublimation paper and ink.

Sawgrass SG-500

  • Easiest to set-up for Windows and Mac
  • Readily available on Amazon

  • Not the easiest to find; Try eBay!
  • Easy to fill ink and set-up
  • Lowest price for purpose-built sublimation printer

Epson Ecotank

  • Readily available at Amazon, Staples, Walmart, and online
  • Good for beginners to start
  • Units start in the $200 range
  • Ink starts around $40

  • Under $100 deals can be found on Amazon
  • More work than other printers to set-up and refuill
  • Continuous ink supply system a workaround

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