Sublimation Printer
Sawgrass SG500 sublimation printer
Print a specialty ink on special paper that when heated allows us to transfer designs of photographic realism onto various surfaces such as fabrics and ceramics.
Cost: $1.00 per 8.5” x 11” paper
Print size: 8.5" x 11" (letter size) paper
File type: .jpg, .jpeg, and .png work best, but other filetypes will work as well.
Color: Full color (no white ink)
What materials can be sublimated?
Only specially coated materials can be sublimated on. We have noticed a few distributors online claim their products are able to be sublimated on when this isn’t the truth. If you ever have any questions, please email makerspace@rhpl.org.
What sublimation materials do you keep in stock?
The only sublimation material we keep in stock is 11oz mugs. Due to slower turn around time for these products, you may only buy one or two from the makerspace. If you want to do more, please email makerspace@rhpl.org and we will send you a link to buy your own.
What fabric can I bring in to sublimate on?
White 100% polyester fabric results in the best quality of sublimation transfer. Lesser amounts of polyester in the material (or lighter colors that aren’t white) lead to lower quality transfers - the colors are a bit faded. Dark colored fabric cannot be sublimated on.
What file format do I need?
You can bring in any image format but we have found it useful to just have jpeg, jpg, or png. You may bring the image on a flashdrive or email it to makerspace@rhpl.org ahead of your appointment.
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