Sawgrass SG1000 vs. Sawgrass SG500
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 Sawgrass SG500 is in a lower price class (€600 to €1,200) than the Sawgrass SG1000 (€1,200 to €3,000).
- The prices for Sawgrass SG1000 and Sawgrass SG500 come from a specialist retailer, not from the manufacturer's shop. Scope of delivery and bundles may differ.
- Format according to the manufacturer: “A3 in the main tray; A3+ (13 x 19 inches) with optional bypass tray” for the Sawgrass SG1000, “A4 in the main tray (EU version); up to 215 x 1,295 mm with the optional bypass tray” for the Sawgrass SG500.
| Sawgrass SG1000 | Sawgrass SG500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Device type | Sublimation printer | Sublimation printer |
| Price range | €1,200 to €3,000 | €600 to €1,200 |
| Price | from €1,586.09, with SubliJet-UHD ink set and 100 sheets of A3 TruePix, at the retailer TransfertPress; Retailer shows from €1,332.85 excl. VAT, converted here with 19% VAT (As of 12 Oct 2026) | €606.90, with SubliJet-UHD ink set and 100 sheets A4 TruePix, at the retailer TransfertPress; Retailer shows €510 excl. VAT, converted here with 19% VAT (As of 12 Oct 2026) |
| Max. paper size | A3 in the main tray; A3+ (13 x 19 inches) with optional bypass tray | 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 | up to 4,880 x 1,200 dpi |
| Print speed | approx. 15 s (600 x 600 dpi), 48 s (1,200 x 600 dpi), 120 s (4,880 x 1,200 dpi) | approx. 15 s (600 x 600 dpi), 48 s (1,200 x 600 dpi), 120 s (4,880 x 1,200 dpi) |
| Ink system | Cartridges, SubliJet UHD (sublimation) or VersiFlex (also cotton) | Cartridges, SubliJet UHD (sublimation) or VersiFlex (also cotton) |
| Ink volume | Sets with 31 ml cartridges | Sets with 31 ml cartridges |
| Connections | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz |
| Software | Printer driver for Windows and Mac, Print Utility (free) | Printer driver for Windows and Mac, Print Utility (free) |
| System requirements | Windows 8 or macOS 10.13, Intel or AMD processor | Windows 8 or macOS 10.13, Intel or AMD processor |
| Power supply | 220 V (EU version) | 220 V (EU version) |
| Warranty | 3 years (purchase from 01.10.2025), print count limit stated inconsistently | 3 years (purchase from 01.10.2025), print count limit stated inconsistently |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Polyester textiles, coated mugs and cups, coated hard goods (sublimation blanks), Cotton and natural fibres (only with VersiFlex ink) | Polyester textiles, coated mugs and cups, coated hard goods (sublimation blanks), Cotton and natural fibres (only with VersiFlex ink) |
| Dimensions | 520 × 360 × 213 mm | 399 × 437 × 213 mm |
| Weight | not specified by the manufacturer | not specified by the manufacturer |
Who is which one suitable for?
Sawgrass SG1000
For businesses that print larger sublimation designs up to A3+, for example for shirts or cushions.
- A3 in the main tray, A3+ with bypass tray
- Same technology and inks as SG500
Sawgrass SG500
For small businesses that want A4 sublimation with manufacturer-side colour management on Windows or Mac.
- Built for sublimation from the factory, own ink systems
- Driver for Windows and Mac
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