Step 1
Create your design and print it with a dedicated Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 using genuine VersiFlex inks and the transfer media appropriate for your substrate.
Shop Sawgrass VersiFlex printer bundles for the SG500 and SG1000, designed for businesses that want a flexible desktop decorating system for creating personalized apparel and products. Choose the compact SG500 for smaller-format production or step up to the SG1000 for larger projects and greater production flexibility.
EventPrinters.com is an Authorized Sawgrass Dealer serving the professional printing industry since 1996. Compare the VersiFlex SG500 and SG1000 bundles below and choose the system that best fits your business.
Sawgrass VersiFlex Decorating System
Go Beyond Traditional Sublimation
Sawgrass VersiFlex expands what you can create with a single dedicated desktop printing system. It gives businesses the ability to decorate compatible cotton and natural fabrics while also supporting traditional sublimation applications on polyester and polymer-coated products.
Instead of requiring separate decorating equipment for every product category, VersiFlex combines the Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 printer, genuine VersiFlex inks, specialized transfer media and Sawgrass software into an integrated workflow designed for professional personalization businesses.
For light-colored natural materials, use VersiFlex Light transfer paper. For traditional sublimation applications, VersiFlex inks can be used with TruePix sublimation paper and the appropriate Sawgrass settings.
One System. More Ways to Create.
VersiFlex was developed to give creators and professional decorators access to a broader range of materials without requiring multiple dedicated decorating systems. It combines advantages found in several popular decorating methods while maintaining a clean desktop workflow.
Cotton & Natural Fabrics
Decorate compatible cotton, linen, canvas, fabric blends and other natural or porous materials using VersiFlex inks with the appropriate VersiFlex transfer media.
Traditional Sublimation Too
The same dedicated VersiFlex ink system can also be used with TruePix sublimation paper for compatible polyester fabrics and polymer-coated sublimation blanks.
No Cutting or Weeding
VersiFlex Light features a self-weeding transfer process, helping produce detailed full-color designs without vinyl cutting and manual weeding.
Clean Desktop Workflow
No DTF adhesive powder or powder-curing station is required for the standard VersiFlex Light workflow, helping keep production simpler and more approachable.
Simple Production Workflow
Print. Press. Peel.
The VersiFlex workflow is designed to make full-color product decoration approachable. Create your artwork, print using the correct Sawgrass media and settings, transfer it with a heat press, and reveal the finished design.
Step 2
Press
Transfer the design with an adjustable heat press using the current Sawgrass time, temperature and pressure recommendations for the material you are decorating.
Step 3
Peel
Remove the transfer media according to the current Sawgrass instructions and reveal your finished full-color design.
Choose Your Printer
SG500 or SG1000 VersiFlex?
Both printers support the Sawgrass VersiFlex system. For most buyers, the biggest difference is print size and production flexibility. Choose the SG500 for a compact, lower-cost setup or the SG1000 when larger artwork and larger media are important to your business.
Compact VersiFlex System
Sawgrass SG500 VersiFlex
A compact entry point for businesses producing apparel, personalized gifts, drinkware and smaller-format custom products.
- Standard media up to 8.5 × 14 inches
- Optional bypass tray supports longer media up to 8.5 inches wide
- Compact desktop footprint
- VersiFlex CMY + Expander ink system
- USB and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Sawgrass Print Utility and MySawgrass workflow
Best starting point for:
cotton apparel, tote bags, gifts, mugs, promotional products
and businesses where desktop space and initial investment matter.
View SG500 VersiFlex Bundle
Larger-Format VersiFlex System
Sawgrass SG1000 VersiFlex
Designed for growing businesses that need larger apparel graphics, larger-format products and greater room to expand production.
- Standard media up to 11 × 17 inches
- Optional bypass tray supports media up to 13 × 19 inches and extended lengths
- Larger production format than the SG500
- VersiFlex CMY + Expander ink system
- USB and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Sawgrass Print Utility and MySawgrass workflow
Best starting point for:
larger T-shirt graphics, apparel panels, home décor, signage,
larger personalized products and growing customization businesses.
View SG1000 VersiFlex Bundle
| Feature | SG500 VersiFlex | SG1000 VersiFlex |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Compact setups and smaller-format production | Larger designs and growing production |
| Standard media size | Up to 8.5 × 14 in. | Up to 11 × 17 in. |
| Optional bypass capability | Up to 8.5 in. wide with extended-length capability | Up to 13 in. wide with extended-length capability |
| VersiFlex ink system | CMY + Expander | CMY + Expander |
| Connectivity | USB + Wi-Fi | USB + Wi-Fi |
| Typical choice | Compact, lower-cost entry into VersiFlex | Larger-format and expanding production needs |
Expand Your Product Catalog
More Than a T-Shirt System
Cotton apparel is one of the most important advantages of VersiFlex, but the system is designed for much more than shirts. With the correct transfer media and Sawgrass settings, businesses can decorate a broad range of compatible soft goods, natural materials and traditional sublimation products.
That versatility can be especially valuable for personalization businesses that want to offer apparel, gifts, décor, drinkware and promotional products without maintaining a separate printer for every application.
Cotton T-Shirts
Linen
Canvas
Fabric Blends
Tote Bags
Uncoated Wood
Selected Natural Materials
Polyester Apparel
Poly-Coated Mugs
Drinkware
Signage
Personalized Gifts
Three Important Things to Know About VersiFlex
1. Choose Your Ink System Before Setup
Sawgrass advises users to verify the ink type before the cartridges are initially loaded. Once an SG500 or SG1000 has been initialized with an ink system, that ink type should remain in the printer for the life of the machine.
2. A Heat Press Is Required
VersiFlex is a heat-transfer decorating system. A quality heat press with adjustable pressure is required. Time, temperature and pressure vary depending on the material and transfer media being used.
3. Substrate Color Matters
VersiFlex inks do not contain white ink. VersiFlex Light is best suited to white, light and bright materials. Always test unfamiliar substrates before committing to a production run.
Choose the Right Sawgrass System
VersiFlex or SubliJet UHD?
Both ink systems are available for Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 printers, but they are designed for different applications. Choosing the correct system before your printer is initialized is important.
Greater Material Flexibility
Choose VersiFlex If...
Your product line includes cotton, natural fabrics or other compatible non-polymer-coated materials in addition to traditional sublimation products.
- Cotton apparel is an important part of your business
- You want to decorate compatible natural fabrics
- You want access to uncoated materials such as selected wood products
- You want a self-weeding transfer workflow for compatible light materials
- You also want to produce traditional sublimation products
Traditional Sublimation
Choose SubliJet UHD If...
Your business is focused primarily on traditional dye-sublimation onto polyester textiles and polymer-coated hard goods.
- Mugs and drinkware are major product categories
- You primarily decorate polyester apparel
- You work mainly with sublimation-ready coated blanks
- Cotton and natural-material decoration is not a priority
Buy With Confidence
Authorized Sawgrass Dealer
EventPrinters.com is operated by Southtrend Corp., an Authorized Sawgrass Dealer serving the professional printing and personalization industry since 1996.
Choosing the correct printer and ink system before setup is important. If you are unsure whether VersiFlex or SubliJet UHD is the better fit for your business, contact us before ordering. We will be happy to help you compare the two workflows.
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Genuine Sawgrass printers, inks and media
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Decades serving professional printing customers
Decades serving professional printing customers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Sawgrass VersiFlex really decorate cotton?
Yes. Sawgrass developed VersiFlex specifically to expand decorating beyond conventional sublimation. Using genuine VersiFlex inks, VersiFlex Light transfer paper and the correct Sawgrass workflow, compatible cotton and other natural fabrics can be decorated with full-color designs.
Can VersiFlex also be used for traditional sublimation?
Yes. A printer dedicated to VersiFlex inks can also be used for compatible traditional sublimation applications. For polyester fabrics and polymer-coated sublimation products, use an appropriate sublimation transfer paper such as Sawgrass TruePix and select the correct settings in the Sawgrass printing workflow.
What is the main difference between the SG500 and SG1000?
The main practical difference is print size. The SG500 supports media up to 8.5 × 14 inches through its standard tray, while the SG1000 supports media up to 11 × 17 inches. The SG1000 is the better choice when larger apparel designs and larger-format production are important.
Can I change my existing SubliJet UHD printer to VersiFlex?
You should choose the ink system before the printer is initialized. Sawgrass states that once ink has been loaded into an SG500 or SG1000, that ink type should remain in the printer throughout the life of the machine. If you want both SubliJet UHD and VersiFlex workflows, the safest approach is to use separate dedicated printers.
Does VersiFlex work on dark shirts?
VersiFlex inks do not include white ink, so VersiFlex Light is primarily intended for white, light and bright substrates. The substrate color becomes part of the finished appearance. Sawgrass also supports additional transfer-media workflows for certain dark fabric applications, so select the media according to the material you intend to decorate.
Does VersiFlex require cutting or weeding?
VersiFlex Light uses a self-weeding transfer process, so there is no vinyl cutting or manual weeding around the printed design. This is one of the reasons the workflow can be attractive to businesses producing detailed, multi-color artwork.
Do I need a heat press for VersiFlex?
Yes. A heat press is required. Sawgrass recommends using a heat press that provides appropriate control of temperature, time and pressure. Exact settings vary according to the substrate and transfer media.
What warranty comes with a Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000?
Sawgrass currently lists a 3-year / 100,000-print manufacturer warranty for SG500 and SG1000 printers. Warranty coverage is provided by Sawgrass and is subject to the manufacturer's current registration, eligibility and warranty terms.
Choose Your Sawgrass VersiFlex System
Start with the compact SG500 or move up to the larger-format SG1000. Both provide access to the Sawgrass VersiFlex workflow for compatible cotton and natural materials while retaining the ability to produce traditional sublimation products with the appropriate transfer media.