Makerspace devices at a glance
All 17 devices for textile, transfer and plotting, sorted by device type. Which technology suits your project is explained in Which technology for which textile?
Heat presses
Heat presses explained| Device | Price (see data sheet for date) | Price range | Key facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricut EasyPress SE 12 x 10 | €129.99 | under €300 | Pressing area: 30 x 25 cm (12 x 10 inches) · Temperature: up to 205 °C |
| Cricut Mug Press | €189.99 | under €300 | Mug size: 350 to 470 ml (11 to 16 oz) · Mug diameter: 82 to 86 mm (±1 mm), straight shape |
| HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 | €289.99 | €300 to €600 | Pressing area: 38 x 38 cm (15 x 15 inches) · Contact pressure: 20 to 80 kg adjustable |
| xTool WonderPress | €399 | €300 to €600 | Pressing area: 380 x 380 mm (15 x 15 inches) · Temperature range: 80 to 210 °C |
| Cricut AutoPress 2 | €399.99 | €300 to €600 | Pressing area: 38.1 x 38.1 cm (15 x 15 inches) · Temperature: up to 210 °C; presets 132, 154, 176 and 204 °C |
Sublimation printer
Sublimation printer explained| Device | Price (see data sheet for date) | Price range | Key facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother SP1 | €388.90 (Retailer) | €300 to €600 | Max. design size: 215 x 355 mm (according to DE page) · Resolution: up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi (according to Brother Canada) |
| Epson SureColor SC-F100 | €529.99 (Retailer) | €300 to €600 | Max. paper size: A4 (21.0 x 29.7 cm) · Print head: PrecisionCore Micro TFP |
| Sawgrass SG500 | €606.90 (Retailer) | €600 to €1,200 | Max. paper size: A4 in the main tray (EU version); up to 215 x 1,295 mm with the optional bypass tray · Resolution: up to 4,880 x 1,200 dpi |
| Sawgrass SG1000 | from €1,586.09 (Retailer) | €1,200 to €3,000 | Max. paper size: A3 in the main tray; A3+ (13 x 19 inches) with optional bypass tray · Resolution: up to 4,880 x 1,200 dpi |
In comparison: Sawgrass SG1000 vs. Sawgrass SG500 · Epson SureColor SC-F100 vs. Sawgrass SG500 · Brother SP1 vs. Sawgrass SG500 · Brother SP1 vs. Epson SureColor SC-F100
Cutting plotters
Cutting plotters explained| Device | Price (see data sheet for date) | Price range | Key facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricut Joy Xtra | €229.99 | under €300 | Cutting width: 21.6 cm · Max. cut size with mat: 20.8 x 29.7 cm |
| Cricut Explore 5 | €249.99 | under €300 | Cutting width: 30.5 cm · Max. cut size with mat: 29.2 x 59.6 cm (large mat) |
| Silhouette Cameo 5α | €299.99 (Retailer) | under €300 | Cutting area with mat: 30.5 x 61.0 cm · Max. cutting length without mat: 29.5 cm x 487.7 cm (material with carrier sheet) |
| Cricut Maker 5 | €399.99 | €300 to €600 | Cutting width: 30.5 cm · Max. cut size with mat: 29.2 x 60.3 cm (large mat) |
| Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D | €669 (Retailer) | €600 to €1,200 | Cutting area: Standard mat 30.5 x 30.5 cm, optional 30.5 x 61 cm · Max. cutting length without mat: with optional roll feeder up to about 1.78 m at up to 30.5 cm width (according to Brother USA); roll feeder for material up to 0.5 mm |
In comparison: Cricut Explore 5 vs. Cricut Maker 5 · Cricut Explore 5 vs. Cricut Joy Xtra · Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D vs. Cricut Joy Xtra
DTF printer
DTF printer explained| Device | Price (see data sheet for date) | Price range | Key facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procolored F8 Panda | €2,224.11 | €1,200 to €3,000 | Print width: 210 mm (A4/Letter) · Film: Roll with integrated cutter, PET film 21 cm x 100 m included |
| Procolored K13 Lite | €2,462.11 | €1,200 to €3,000 | Print width: 330 mm (13 inches, A3) · Film: Roll, PET roll film 100 m |
| xTool Apparel Printer Plus | €5,499 | over €3,000 | Max. processing area: 356 x 460 mm (width x length) · Film: Roll, 25 m PET film included |
In comparison: Procolored F8 Panda vs. Procolored K13 Lite
Figures according to the manufacturers' websites, as of 10/2026. Prices from the manufacturers' shops or, where noted, from retailers; the retrieval date is given in each data sheet, and prices change constantly. Manufacturers sell many sublimation printers and plotters only through retailers, in which case there is no official euro price.