Sublimation Printers Explained - Sawgrass vs Epson 

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you!

Thank you for this clear and concise video. It was extremely helpful. I Have watched many videos with information about these 2 printers and yours was the one to help me make the final decision. I just purchased the the epson sure color 170. Hopefully, in the future I will be able to upgrade!

Only 4 mins in and already so glad I am watching...

Thanks for the video. The most important thing has been forgotten in the list of disadvantages of the Epson printer. A decisive factor, as known in photography, is the frame management. That is, the color reproduction. This is definitely better with the Sawgrass printers. Unfortunately, this is no longer a matter of taste when a turquoise color is displayed as a normal green. Of course, you have to consider what you can do without and what your personal advantages are. However, I consider color management to be indispensable.

Thank you, that was so helpful

Thanks

thank you. I too have the F170, love it. By the way, its 399 and comes with full bottles of ink. It doesn't dry out if it goes unused for a while. I've went months with no issues. The print outs are fantastic. You can print up to 47.2 in length. I've only found the sublimation roll paper 8.5 wide from one place and it works great and saves lots of money. For really important things I only use Epson's paper. It also works great. I do agree with you on the ink. No matter what printer you get, stick with the correct ink. When I upgrade to a bigger one, it will be the Epson F540. I love that it uses the same ink as the F170 too. Thank you for a great and accurate video.

thx for sharing

Thank you 🙏

Thank you for sharing. I didn't know that Epson made a sublimation printer. I was headed for the Sawgrass. I'll more research and compare. 'Preciate it.

thanks for sharing

A side note.. I like your icon!

I bought the Epson WF7020 a few years ago when they were on sale for $295.00 that can make up to 13” x 19” prints. The ink costed only $35.00 for all four color 500ml bottles and $35.00 for refillable/reusable cartridges and made products cheaper which means higher profits. E.I., four coffee mugs $0.35 cents Epson vs Sawgrass at $1.02. It’s a no brained! 🤯

Thank you for the video and straight forward views, I had to toss my Epson printer so I’m a little skeptical of Epson. Has Epson given you any clogging issues?

Great video and great information. I am currently working with a converted Epson and hate it. My printer pin wheels and get streaks far too often. Among other problems. I am in the process of purchasing a sublimation printer. Like everyone I am on the fence between the Sawgrass and Epson. Leaning towards the Epson. Does any of your printers have a problem with streaks? or pin wheel marks? Thank you for any information you can provide.

Do you have a video on the F170

I’ve used a “converted” Eason from the beginning and hate it. Now that I’m doing more sublimation I’m looking to upgrade to a Real Sublimation printer (likely the Eason) I was wondering if you’ve ever tried sublimating on WHITE Suede? If so do you lose True color? On my printer I print on a polyester canvas and get vibrant colors but when I use the same colors on white suede I get a much lighter color. Just trying to figure out if a Real Sublimation printer would help before I spend the money. Thanks!

What is the difference in maintenance between the two?

Thank you so much for the info. I make a decision on if its worth doing this or just purchasing premade sheets every year. I need about a 1000 prints a year but new to all this .. So if I see this correctly. epson f170. ink and paper is lower cost. just to make sure. does this work on polyester hockey jerseys?

I haven't used Sawgrass ink for years no LINES. Great Great printer. I now use film w painters tape along t back top. Still in t Sawgrass. Great results!!!

Great Video! I've been going back and forth on which printer to get for a week so the clarity was wonderful. Quick question though - where do you get your Epson sublimation ink when you need to refill?

Please where did you get the huge paper cutter from?

Hello thanks for honest advise. Where can I get Epson f170 ? For a good deal

I need some help. I thought about buying Epson F6300 for 6K. Is it worth it? And if you want a full sublimation shirt do you need a transferpress of 80cm x 100cm? Or can you use a smaller one and do it in different press parts? With the Epson 6300 you can print 1 meter wide.

I use the network USB cable with my F560, it was highly recommended in case wifi cut out in the middle of a huge printout! I hate the 2" of waste before and after each printout, is there a way to not have that?

Hello 👋 again is this printer compatible with an iPad Pro?

Can you do 24oz with the sawgrass SG500

I heard that the Epson f570 is only warrantied for 10,000 prints? After that the warranty is up. Also, there are only 4 colors inks, do they print better than the printers with like 5 or 6 different ink colors? Thanks

Hello, thank you for the great video. Can Epson Sublimation prints be applied to dark garments?

Hello thank you question is the Epson F170 called sure color ?

can I ask where did you get the larger paper cutter from??? i have been looking for something that size so that i can make quick repeatable cuts with both htv and adhesive vinyl

i do have the F570 and i ben getting a ants tracks when i iam printing with dark color do you have experience this problem with your on the 8x11 paper

I didn’t know epson had these versions

Question can you use other sublimation ink like hiipoo ink on the epson printer and it works just fine?

I have the epson f170 and my prints comes out dull.. well i mean after i heat the print still dull

I heard the ink pad needs replaced and the whole entire printer needs sent back to EPson to clean it out. Can you give me more info on that? That was a reason I wanted to avoid EPson but sawgrass just sounds not even worth it

I wanna make shirts should I just use the 500

I have both the 170 and 570 and kept the smaller one just because it would hold the mug paper.

Dint they have the Epson 15000 fir this ?

sawgras have 3 models a4 a3 and for 24 inch

Sawgrass also have a 24" printer, the VJ 628. That and the epson f500 would have made a better comparison.

You go ahead and buy that high priced Sawgrass with the 75 dollar per ink cartridge when you can get all 4 for an epson for 30 dollars.. I have been using the same epson 2720 for a couple of years and the only problem I had was once I had to do an automatic print head cleaning and it took about 5 minutes. Buy The Epson

stop saying the Sawgrass ink cost 3 times less than the Epson EcoTanks. At $20, the Epson's will give you 13 times the worth of the Sawgrass ink!

the price of ink for the sawgrass is rediculous. Always go with epson ecotank. Epson comes with 140ml bottles of ink. To get 140ml of each of the 4 colors for the sawgrass would cost $1600.00 dollars Canadian !!!! $1100.00 usd !!!

What ??! Sawgrass if you don’t use their ink , lines will be thru prints ???! They need to state that. Where’s the info ?

you can by the extended 3rd party warranty they will fix or reimburse you regardless of ink problem solved

buy a ROTOTRIM cutter 1000x better then the cutters you are using.!

The bigger the printer, the bigger the heat press needed so the costs don't stop with the printer.

Don’t buy Sawgrass … ink is so expensive Go with epson if you want to make money

Epson printer is Better colors are more vibrant way more vibrant

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