Sublimation

Compare Brother SP-1 and Sawgrass SG500/SG1000 OEM ink costs using current 2026 prices, cartridge volume, cost per mL, annual spending, and an adjustable calculator.

The best laptop for sublimation is usually not a gaming laptop. What matters more is whether the computer supports your printer software, design programs, cutter software, and normal business workload without slowing down or creating compatibility problems. For a new purchase, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD are the safest starting targets…

A good sublimation printer maintenance schedule is mostly about checking the printer before problems become expensive, not running head-cleaning cycles on a calendar. Nozzle checks, ink levels, regular printing, paper-path inspection, and correct shutdown or standby habits do more for preventive maintenance than aggressive cleaning. The exact routine depends on the printer. A converted Epson…

The best mug press for sublimation depends less on the brand name and more on the drinkware you actually plan to press. A machine built around 11 oz and 15 oz ceramic mugs can be a good fit for a mug-focused shop, but it may become frustrating as soon as you add 20 oz skinny…

The Epson ET-8550 and ET-15000 can both handle 13×19-inch media, but they create very different sublimation conversion workflows. The ET-15000 is the simpler option to build around a standard four-color CMYK sublimation setup. The ET-8550 gives you six physical ink channels, 13×19 borderless capability, and stronger stock photo-media features, but those extra channels add complexity…