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Brother · Sublimation printer

Brother SP1

Desktop sublimation printer from Brother's hobby and sewing division with four-colour cartridges. Designs up to 215 x 355 mm, transfer with a separate heat press.

Ideal for: For hobby users in the Brother ecosystem (ScanNCut, Artspira) who print sublimation transfers up to Legal size.

Price at the retailer€388.90, at office-partner.dewith ink cartridges and paperAs of 12 Oct 2026, other retailers may differ. View offer (no affiliate link)

To the manufacturer's pageUnderstanding sublimation printers

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Built for sublimation at the factory, ink and paper included
  • Drivers for Windows and macOS
  • Same warranty as other Brother hobby machines (2 years for private use)

Cons

  • No price and no ink quantity stated on the German Brother page
  • Max. width approx. 215 mm, no A3
  • Much data only on the Canadian Brother site

Specs

Device typeSublimation printer
Price range€300 to €600
Max. design size215 x 355 mm (according to DE page)
Resolutionup to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi (according to Brother Canada)
Ink systemCartridges, 4 colours (black, cyan, magenta, yellow), SP01 series
Ink volume47 ml per cartridge (according to Brother USA)
Paper feed100 sheets (according to Brother Canada)
Print speed2 ipm ◇ ENERGY STAR
ConnectionsGigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Direct (according to Brother Canada)
Softwareany graphics software, optional Artspira app (partly paid subscription)
Operating systemsWindows 10 and 11, macOS 11 to 14 (according to Brother Canada)
Power supply220 to 240 V
Warranty2 years (commercial use 1 year)
Materials (according to the manufacturer)Sublimation paper for transfer onto polyester textiles, coated household goods and gift items (transfer with heat press)
Dimensions343 × 435 × 159 mm
Weight8 kg

Source: Manufacturer specifications, As of 10/2026.

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