Brother SP1 vs. Epson SureColor SC-F100
Both sublimation printer compared directly. Highlighted in green is the lower price, if both prices come from the same source. If a machine has no value in a row, it says “not specified by the manufacturer”.
The key differences
- The prices for Brother SP1 and Epson SureColor SC-F100 come from a specialist retailer, not from the manufacturer's shop. Scope of delivery and bundles may differ.
- Format according to the manufacturer: “215 x 355 mm (according to DE page)” for the Brother SP1, “A4 (21.0 x 29.7 cm)” for the Epson SureColor SC-F100.
- The Epson SureColor SC-F100 uses refillable ink tanks, the Brother SP1 cartridges.
- The manufacturer only mentions Mac support for the Brother SP1.
- Warranty according to the manufacturer: “2 years (commercial use 1 year)” for the Brother SP1, “12 months carry-in or 1 year or 6,000 sheets” for the Epson SureColor SC-F100.
- The Epson SureColor SC-F100 is considerably lighter (4.6 kg instead of 8 kg).
| Brother SP1 | Epson SureColor SC-F100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Device type | Sublimation printer | Sublimation printer |
| Price range | €300 to €600 | €300 to €600 |
| Price | €388.90, at the retailer office-partner.de; with ink cartridges and paper (As of 12 Oct 2026) | €529.99, at the retailer Saturn; in-store pickup only; not in stock at Epson itself (As of 12 Oct 2026) |
| Max. design size | 215 x 355 mm (according to DE page) | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Resolution | up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi (according to Brother Canada) | 600 x 1,200 dpi |
| Ink system | Cartridges, 4 colours (black, cyan, magenta, yellow), SP01 series | Ink tank, 4 colours (C, M, Y, K) dye sublimation |
| Ink volume | 47 ml per cartridge (according to Brother USA) | 140 ml bottles per colour |
| Paper feed | 100 sheets (according to Brother Canada) | Front feed, 150 sheets |
| Print speed | 2 ipm ◇ ENERGY STAR | no manufacturer information on the product page |
| Connections | Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Direct (according to Brother Canada) | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
| Software | any graphics software, optional Artspira app (partly paid subscription) | Printer driver for Windows, Epson Cloud Solution PORT |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 and 11, macOS 11 to 14 (according to Brother Canada) | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Power supply | 220 to 240 V | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Warranty | 2 years (commercial use 1 year) | 12 months carry-in or 1 year or 6,000 sheets |
| Max. paper size | not specified by the manufacturer | A4 (21.0 x 29.7 cm) |
| Print head | not specified by the manufacturer | PrecisionCore Micro TFP |
| Smallest droplet size | not specified by the manufacturer | 3.8 pl |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Sublimation paper for transfer onto polyester textiles, coated household goods and gift items (transfer with heat press) | Sublimation paper for transfer onto polyester textiles, polymer-coated promotional items (e.g. mugs, coasters) |
| Dimensions | 343 × 435 × 159 mm | 375 × 347 × 187 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 4.6 kg |
Who is which one suitable for?
Brother SP1
For hobby users in the Brother ecosystem (ScanNCut, Artspira) who print sublimation transfers up to Legal size.
- Built for sublimation at the factory, ink and paper included
- Drivers for Windows and macOS
Epson SureColor SC-F100
For beginners and small businesses who print A4 sublimation transfers under Windows.
- Built for sublimation from the factory, with 140 ml ink bottles
- Many ports including Ethernet and Wi-Fi
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