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Sawgrass Virtuoso SG1000 Sublimination Printer and Heat Press

Print your design onto sublimation paper, then use heat to transfer it to a t-shirt, mug, or other specially prepared object.


Example Projects:

  • Club t-shirts
  • Photo mugs
  • Personalized luggage tags
  • Logo hats
  • Personalized tote bags
  • Photo mouse pads
  • Custom license plates
  • Personalized can/bottle openers
  • Personalized magnets

Equipment Details

What you'll need (see price list):

  • Sublimation paper
  • Polyester sublimation blanks. T-shirts must be at least 50% polyester. The higher the polyester content and lighter the color fabric, the better the transfer.

Recommended file formats: .PDF or .JPG


Project sizes:

  • Up to 8.5" x 11" with the standard tray or up to 13" x 19" with the bypass tray
  • Sublimation paper for mugs is 9.5" x 4"
  • 12-in-1 Heat Press includes:
    • 15" x 15" Heating Element
      • can press larger items, but only in sections
    • Cap/Hat Heating Element
    • 5" Ceramic Plate Heating Element
    • 6" Ceramic Plate Heating Element
    • 6 oz. Mug or 20 oz. Water Bottle Heating Element
    • Standard 11-15 oz. Mug/Cup Heating Element
    • Medium Tapered Heating Element for Latte Mugs
    • Large Tapered Heating Element for Latte Mugs and Pint Glasses
    • Flask Attachment
    • Shoe Attachment
    • 10" x 6" Drop-On Table
    • 15" x 5.5" Drop-On Table

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