Sawgrass · Sublimation printer
Sawgrass SG500
A4 sublimation printer from Sawgrass with SubliJet UHD or VersiFlex ink. Technically identical to the SG1000, only a smaller paper size.
Ideal for: For small businesses that want A4 sublimation with manufacturer-side colour management on Windows or Mac.
Price at the retailer€606.90, with SubliJet-UHD ink set and 100 sheets A4 TruePix, at TransfertPressRetailer shows €510 excl. VAT, converted here with 19% VATAs of 12 Oct 2026, other retailers may differ. View offer (no affiliate link)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built for sublimation from the factory, own ink systems
- Driver for Windows and Mac
- Optional bypass slot for extra-long material
Cons
- Cartridge system with 31 ml, ink cost per ml higher than with tank systems
- Only through retailers, no EUR prices from the manufacturer
- Weight not officially stated
Specs
| Device type | Sublimation printer |
|---|---|
| Price range | €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 |
| Print speed | 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) |
| Ink volume | Sets with 31 ml cartridges |
| Connections | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz |
| Software | Printer driver for Windows and Mac, Print Utility (free) |
| System requirements | Windows 8 or macOS 10.13, Intel or AMD processor |
| Power supply | 220 V (EU version) |
| Warranty | 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) |
| Dimensions | 399 × 437 × 213 mm |
| Weight | not specified by the manufacturer |
Source: Manufacturer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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