Description
The Sawgrass SG500 Sublimation Printer with Starter Inks is the lowest-cost way to launch a dye-sublimation business. This desktop printer ships with a starter set of genuine SubliJet UHD ink and everything you need to produce vibrant, durable transfers on mugs, apparel, phone cases, signage, and dozens of other personalized products. As an authorized Sawgrass dealer serving the professional printing industry since 1996, EventPrinters.com supplies genuine Sawgrass hardware, genuine inks, and U.S.-based support.
Who Is the Sawgrass SG500 For?
- ✔️ Small Business Owners – Start your custom sublimation printing business with low investment and high profit margins.
- ✔️ Etsy & E-commerce Sellers – Create custom sublimation products for online marketplaces.
- ✔️ Craft Enthusiasts & Hobbyists – Personalize gifts and DIY projects effortlessly.
- ✔️ Event Planners & Corporate Branding – Print custom giveaways, souvenirs, and promotional products.
What's in the Sawgrass SG500 Starter Package
A purpose-built desktop sublimation printer with a compact footprint that fits a home office, craft room, or retail counter.
Genuine 20ml cartridges in cyan, magenta, yellow, and black for bright, fade-resistant color.
Print Utility for end-to-end color management plus access to the MySawgrass design tools and templates.
Sawgrass 3-year or 100,000-print manufacturer warranty, plus lifetime technical support from Sawgrass.
8.5 x 11 inch sublimation transfer paper — ready to use right out of the box.
Custom-fit dust cover for your Sawgrass SG500 printer to protect your investment between print sessions.
What You Can Create
The SG500 decorates polyester fabrics and polymer-coated blanks with professional, full-color results:
Polyester shirts, jerseys, activewear
Mugs, tumblers, water bottles
Phone cases, keychains, mouse pads
Ceramic tiles, photo panels, coasters
Plaques, name badges, ornaments
Branded giveaways and souvenirs
Why the SG500
Unlike a converted office printer, the SG500 is a dedicated system with tuned ink chemistry, color management, and automatic self-maintenance for consistent output.
Sawgrass Print Utility handles color adjustments automatically, so you can get reliable results without prior sublimation experience.
Prints up to 4880 x 1200 dpi for sharp detail and deep, vibrant tones across supported blanks.
Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet, with drivers for Windows 8 or later and macOS 10.13 or later.
Specifications
Choosing Your SG500 Ink Size
This package includes the 20ml starter inks, the most affordable entry point into sublimation. The first-time ink charging process uses part of a starter cartridge, so higher-volume sellers often prefer the full-size set. If you expect heavier production, consider the Sawgrass SG500 with full-size UHD inks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the Sawgrass SG500 starter package?
The SG500 printer, a starter set of genuine SubliJet UHD ink (20ml each in cyan, magenta, yellow, and black), Sawgrass Print Utility and MySawgrass design tools, and the 3-year or 100,000-print manufacturer warranty with lifetime Sawgrass technical support.
How large can the SG500 print?
It prints on media up to 8.5 x 14 inches (legal size) from the main tray. With the optional bypass tray, it supports longer media up to 8.5 x 51 inches for banners and oversized transfers.
What is the difference between SG500 starter (20ml) and full-size (31ml) inks?
Starter cartridges hold 20ml each; standard cartridges hold 31ml. Because the one-time ink charging process consumes part of a cartridge, businesses planning higher volume often choose the full-size set. This starter package is the lowest-cost way to begin.
What products can the SG500 decorate?
Polyester apparel and poly-coated blanks such as mugs, tumblers, coasters, mouse pads, phone cases, ceramic tiles, photo panels, awards, ornaments, and keychains.
Does sublimation work on cotton?
Dye sublimation bonds to polyester fabrics and polymer-coated surfaces. For 100% cotton or dark garments, you'd need a different method such as sublimatable heat transfer vinyl or another transfer system.
Does the Sawgrass SG500 work with Mac and Windows?
Yes. Sawgrass provides drivers for Windows 8 or later and macOS 10.13 or later. The printer connects by Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet.