BEFORE YOU BUY - Everything you need to know about the Sawgrass SG500 & SG1000 Part 1

[@rebeccarose620]

So, the ink is what determines the fabric that you can sublimate on? I’m just getting started, but prefer 100% over polyester, but didn’t think you could do that without chemically treating the material first. Thanks for the informative video:)

[@traceymahoney6958]

Thanks for the video, I'am glad I found this one as he uses Vinyl master DSR software , makes my choice easier in buying the sawgrass SG1000 from US cutter where I got my vinyl cutter from

[@BIGMASTERJ]

I would buy the sg500 but I don’t see myself paying $300 for ink.

[@cara200517001]

300 oh wow

[@youaintblack773]

Is there any way I can use my phone to connect to the printer if I don’t have a computer?

[@Stark42001]

Nice video! Are you able to press on dark garments?

[@uscuttervideos]

If you use Siser Easy Subli papers or Forever Subliflex 202

[@TheLeidbug6]

@@uscuttervideos can you sub on cotton with this ink and possibly on black?

[@johnathanclegg7355]

Can this print on dark colored shirts such as black?

[@uscuttervideos]

This is not a DTG machine. It prints onto transfer papers that you press to your substrate.

[@lkang5989]

@@uscuttervideos Will the prints come out clean on dark colored shirts such as black?

[@suecaballero4464]

does is void your warranty if you choose the Siser ink and install it first thing, before the sawgrass ink cartridges?

[@uscuttervideos]

If you install the Siser Easy Subli cartridges and then switch to the Sawgrass Sublijet inks it does void the warranty. If you want to do this, I STRONGLY advise contacting a rep at Sawgrass before doing this. They may be able to offer some assistance with this!

[@tonycarrington4426]

hi... how much ink does it take to fill the ink line, and i think i read that 1ml of ink equates to 1sq foot of print...is that correct? thankyou tony ;-)

[@taraevans5799]

Is it a good idea to switch out ink cartridges based on the material you’ll be using...for example 100% cotton? Or is best to use the Siser easy subli for cotton and polyester?

[@uscuttervideos]

You do not swap out inks for different types of materials. The printer will still have ink in the lines and you risk really messing up the printer and will void your warranty as well. If the main thing you plan on doing is clothing, then the Easy Subli would be the better option. I personally do a lot more hard surface designs, so I went with the normal sublimation ink for my printer.

[@rebeccaarroyo4705]

@@uscuttervideos hi do you have to choose one? Or I can use any one I need at that time?

[@magensponer]

hello i have a question

[@nggrossman263]

hi my colors are NOT being processed right... when i print out a black image is turns green, and the red imagesi print are light red/orange tint. please help !!!

[@uscuttervideos]

The printed color is not the color that will appear once you press it to your substrate. Make sure that you are using the Sawgrass print Manager to print and are not printing directly to your Sawgrass printer too.

[@nggrossman263]

@@uscuttervideos thank you for your input, i do use PM. the print color on the paper is black until i goto to press the substrate to the material. for ex. i used a black and white mom life cheetah image that i bought on esty, uploaded my image edited it then printed it out, i used all the correct settings steps. the problem is once i goto heat press my image on 400 degrees F for 75 seconds it comes out a army green color. why is it doing that? i wasted so much material trying to perfect it and losing money buying more ink than i should .. please help me ..

[@mypride8749]

I hope you see this. Im going to start making phone cases can this printer use sublimation ink? Or the ink that this printer provides is capable of printing sublimation pictures for blank phone cases?

[@uscuttervideos]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4HXZGx6q9ykZ6M - This is the mark when I start to discuss the ink types in the video.

[@brianjohnson890]

does this printer come with a full set of cartridges or startup cartridges

[@uscuttervideos]

The Starter Size sets are only 20mil per cartridge. Standard size cartridges are 31mil per cartridge. 70mil (SG1000 only) in the Extended size.

[@nunavikgraphics]

Are the print heads part of the respective ink cartridge? The waste container, is that just emptied or do you have buy a new one? How long does it last?

[@uscuttervideos]

The print heads are separate from the ink cartridges and are not made for replacement. The waste container is disposed of and replaced with a new one. With my personal printer at home, I have to change the waste ink tank about every 8 months.

[@owaleemohammad1255]

how many pages I can print with 1 set of standard Easy Subli ink cartridges?

[@uscuttervideos]

That depends on a lot of different factors like image color, size, quality, media type, and what color settings you use in the Sawgrass Print Manager.

[@wyncarleton1750]

Ditto G-Season. Josh, I may have asked you over the phone, but I don't remember your answer. My question is this. Can you use a Sawgrass printer in conjunction with an MH 871 to make decals and stickers? Thanks in advance.

[@uscuttervideos]

The MH doesn't have a contour cutting feature so getting anything to line up would be a huge pain.

[@traceymahoney6958]

@@uscuttervideos I am glad I got the SC 34 cutter it works great in contour cutting, I had to set it back up from not usuing that feature upon a new computer which it sucked but now I got it following the marks its fine

[@ChristmasHGTV]

Is a Sawgrass 400 a good enough starter machine for a novice?

[@uscuttervideos]

SG400 is the older model they don't make anymore but it is a great machine for a novice. TBH all Sawgrass printers are good for novice users because of the Saw Grass Print Manager.

[@bentleygames7989]

If you buy the tray bypass for the SG500, will you be able to print a bigger image? If so, how big? I have the printer in my cart but was wondering if I should buy the bypass tray too

[@uscuttervideos]

8.5 in x 51 is the maximum media size for the SG500 with media tray. If you would like to compare it with the SG1000 I put a chart up at this point in the video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4HXZGx6q9ykZ6M

[@estampadocamisas]

HI , approximately how many prints can be made before replacing the inks? thanks 

[@uscuttervideos]

I don't have that answer because it depends on what size cartridge you purchase, what type of media, what type of print settings, substrate, image type, and quality.

[@_MS.LC_]

What laptop is compatible with this sub printer

[@samuelsam8339]

The price of sawgrass printer

[@uscuttervideos]

That information can be found on our website. www.uscutter.com/Sawgrass-Virtuoso-Sublimation-Printers

[@peterrobinson1398]

Are you feeling OK? You are talking so slow :D

[@uscuttervideos]

Well since you asked - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5Kci5psrqyfh5Y

[@krissyskreations]

USCutter Videos 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ambiab29]

Can you guys please do a tutorial on how to make stickers in the vinyl master software. TIA!!!

[@uscuttervideos]

What kind of vinyl cutter are you using or thinking about using to make stickers? Are we talking about printed stickers or multiple layers of adhesive vinyl?

[@ambiab29]

USCutter Videos I have the MH 871 MK2 24in and actually I wouldn’t mind learning how to do both sticker designs for my own knowledge. Thanks again!

[@uscuttervideos]

@@ambiab29 the MH doens't have a contour cut feature. So if you printed out stuff it could not scan the registration marks to determine the correct place to cut.

[@BoogiesMaMoo]

Why does the SawGrass use SIser ink and not their own? Is there ink for sublimating cotton? Thanks for all your videos! Great learning videos! Connie

[@uscuttervideos]

Are you wanting to create transfers for cotton using your sublimation printer? If you plan on doing this, then you want to use the Siser Easy Subli Inks with the Siser easy subli paper.

[@user-vz8pb2fk5d]

I would buy one if I could refill the ink cartriges otherwise I know from experience you run out of ink real fast and the cost of new cartriges is ridiculous.

[@uscuttervideos]

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[@Powie1965]

@@uscuttervideos So just researching one of these, what is the cool news? I subbed!

[@ZIDCL]

@@uscuttervideos I’d like to know what the cools news was about too

[@Powie1965]

@@ZIDCL guess their news was FAKE NEWS

[@andriaernst2864]

I will tell you all, that in retrospect, I wish to h3ll I would've just converted an Epson. This SG500 is crap and I can't get a decent print to save my life. I have wasted about 1/4 of my $500 roll of EasySubi, 15 T-shirts and I don't even want to try and GUESS how much ink. I spent an hour on the phone with Conde (they sold me the EasySubli) going over all my settings and I am now going back and forth with Sawgrass because I want my money back. This is a $600 piece of junk. To make matters WORSE: ALL YOU NEED TO DO TO CONVERT AN EPSON ECOTANK IS TO USE SUBLIMATION INK!!! Nothing special needs to be done!

[@elizabethdickerson1136]

Best video I have found ❤your comparison is absolutely amazing

[@carolannh48]

Are you able to create a Print Manager account on both a PC and a Mac? I use two computers. Thank you!

[@monislimdancer1]

How wide does the SG1000 print? I want to print on garment patterns.

[@godfrey813]

Are these only for sublimation

[@lavoxch227]

thanks for your video, i would love to know what type of heat press you have got there? the red one towards the end? i am looking for a good heatpress, been looking at the swing adkin 15" x 20" but the price is high. thanking you in advance for your help and advice Mr.

[@uscuttervideos]

It was our 15x15 swing arm heat press i think - www.uscutter.com/15-x-15-Digital-Swing-arm-Heat-Press

[@memberberries5301]

Might be a dumb question because I'm learning, but does this print sublimation and heat transfer paper?

[@uscuttervideos]

It only works with items designed for sublimation ink. You could try to use it with inkjet heat transfer papers but you would have some color issues.

[@grandvalleysignworksllc7075]

I was told once you load the standard ink you can not use the Chroma Blast in that machine. Is that true?

[@uscuttervideos]

That is correct.

[@grandvalleysignworksllc7075]

@@uscuttervideos Can I print cotton?

[@jayneevanderheym5943]

Can you change the ink types between projects?

[@uscuttervideos]

No, you will still have a lot of ink from the other previous cartridge loaded inside the ink lines. The amount of ink you would have to waste to clear the lines would use almost all of the 2nd cartridge.

[@7Lm7Li7Lg]

Are the SG800 inks compatible with the SG1000?

[@uscuttervideos]

No

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Great info, I just purchased the 500

[@waelmansour9702]

How was it?

[@MadeByTriniLena]

@@waelmansour9702 it’s been a year since I purchased, it’s a great machine & software

[@dazjana]

Can I switch the ink after installation?

[@uscuttervideos]

If you want to void your warranty you can, but you also risk ruining your print heads if you don't do it right.

[@DavidPerez-iu6gl]

@@uscuttervideos what is the process to properly switch? also does this apply between switching between sawgrass ink?