Sawgrass SG500 | how to print on larger paper

[@sw3etpoison]

I know this video was from 2 years ago but let me tell you that the Wi-Fi error keeps happening even now, and you are the only one that answered the only question I had, I watched over 10 videos looking for an answer and I am grateful I found your video. Thank you for explaining it so easy!

[@adubbproductions]

My pleasure I’m glad I could help. What would you like me to make a video on next?

[@jimmiedenise6444]

I really appreciate how you show us the mistakes and how to fix them! Keep up the great work!

[@leonardchoice1]

Love how you are straightforward.

[@shawnsmith3682]

It has taken 3 days for me to complete setup and print my first Image. Everything you mentioned, happened. And then magically it began working. Who knew?

[@adubbproductions]

Lmao. I don’t make this stuff up. I always say what I went threw. I love it now. Still working to this day.

[@nesomstudios8372]

I got the legal size paper included with print problems right off the bat.... thanks to your video, I'm good now. Sawgrass owes you another check!

[@juliegpickwick6598]

Thank you i have been trying to do this for months. Now i will get ,y printer back out and have a play. Thanks again.

[@koakes82]

I've been racking my brain trying to figure out how to do this. Thank you very much for this information.

[@tj3762]

Thank you for the video. I spent hours figuring this thing out. Ugg. Now I have your video as backup knowledge. Of note, I just use the printer cable cause WiFi was SLOW.

[@terrencebrown4913]

THANK YOU A-DUBB I WAS READY TO GO KRAZY ABOUT PRINTING ON 8.5 x 14 PAPER. THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE IT HELP ME GREATLY!!!!!

[@adubbproductions]

No problem. Thanks so much for watching. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏾

[@kimberlyarmstrong2929]

My issue with this printer is it constantly alternates between offline (not ready) and ready even though I am online. Other than that issue, I love this printer. Also, I agree with Chris Rabideau about not using Creative Studio. I use Photoshop and after I finish a design, I choose print and select the option to send/print to Print Manager. It sends the file to the Sawgrass folder on my desktop and then I open that folder, click on the file and it opens up the print manager options, i.e., ceramic mug, mousepad, etc and then click print and the print quality is significantly better by sending to the Print Manager versus printing directly from Photoshop. For a cheaper, or even free design option, I recommend Canva. Lastly, you can use regular printer paper as opposed to the more expensive sublimation paper. That said, thank you again for another great video as I had no idea that it was possible to print on larger paper with the SG500! You rock!

[@gloriamills8521]

your videos are so helpful I hate dealing with sawgrass they never answer the phone only want you to fill out a repair ticket then they email you scenarios on how to fix the problem I was having trouble printing after my computer up dated so again I thank you

[@beans122975]

You're so right about the print manager, many times, even now, two years later; it will not pop up for me.... and I will disconnect, re-start, re-login, etc., and have to figurte out the issue each time. Once I'm connected and have gotten it to print, the time isn't an issue... it's just that first time logging into everything. The delay and disconnect are awful and I'm using a direct connect wire because I can't get the wi-fi part to work.

[@adubbproductions]

Yea. When it works it’s great but if you do t use it for a while and it gets disconnected from the network it’s a bit of a pain.

[@AmigoGiftCo]

I watched your video because I also anticipated issues. I got my sawgrass sg500 about a month ago and had to schedule an appointment to have one of their reps set up my printer. Nothing was working before they came in and remotely fixed it. So I naturally anticipated issues printing on 11x14 and watched your video....super helpful video, btw. But guess what??? I selected legal size paper from the print manager screen and it automatically printed for me! I didn't have to do that work around you shared, but was totally prepared to. Not sure why it worked for me, but I subscribed to keep learning from you! Thanks for sharing!

[@lorrainecotton5252]

😂 hi I just happened upon this video I just bought this printer three weeks ago and I experience some of this, u had me rolling 😂😂😂 because I too was thinking the same, I see this video is 3 yrs old, I’ll be looking up your up to date videos on the enlarging thanks this was very helpful 😊

[@adubbproductions]

Thank you for watching. I have the 500 and the 1000 now and both still work great. I also have a maintenance video that shows you how to clean the maintenance station

[@tijuanasshimmeringcreation6380]

Hi! Everything you're experiencing is absolutely correct!!! I've lost the excitement of using my SG500 and wondering should I convert my Epson 7720 instead. I also agree with you that they need to fix this ASAP! Thank you for the great video😊

[@badchunky1]

Good information. You have excellent communication skills.👍

[@marandahary4601]

You are so informative. I appreciate you and your videos. Thank you! A-DUBB!

[@onedivamom1]

I am so glad I am not the only one. When I first set mine up, I hit print three freaking times. Once it gets going the print job is GREAT! But the communication from my laptop to the printer is frustrating. 😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@malee6983]

Thank you for this video! I’ve been deciding on the exact printer to get for my business. I’ll go ahead and purchase one through your link.

[@unapologeticChristian92]

Yes, you're so on point about the software, it's so dial upish, they might as well put up the little running man while waiting for the next stage. Thanks for the info...

[@mrnoname790]

Do you prefer this one over the 7710?

[@samidubzart6538]

YOOOOOOOO you just saved me. Thank you. I HAD THE SAME ERROR. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@adubbproductions]

No problem. That’s why I made it. Glad I could help.

[@tuckerman66]

Hi Allan. Just found your page and want to say its great. Well explained and helped me with my new Sawgrass no end. Thanks

[@adubbproductions]

You are welcome. Thank you so much for watching. I’m glad i could help. Stay tuned for more. Ttyl.

[@lstewart1171]

thank you thank you and thank you so what i did was go to my setting on the sawgrass sg500 and went to paper size then custom and typed in the size i needed the only thing is it flip my image side ways so i couldn't put the words on it but thats ok i will just print postcard size and place the dimensions in and type the words and then change it back alot of people uses sublimation ink and we can all learn from each other thank you for the information sorry for the long text and from this day forth when i use amazon i will definitely use your name we spend alot on amazon ..Have a wonderful holiday 😀

[@sata9998]

you are my man, i love how you teach us about stuff, very honest and details, keep it up man !

[@candycaneice]

Yes. Wondeful job!

[@hopebeverly4339]

I have a Sawgrass sg500 also, how did you load your large paper in the paper tray that only expands to 8.5 in width. I need to print on 11 x 17 and I can’t figure it out

[@issadoralogan6655]

I really needed this video. I recently purchased the SG500 and I'm still trying to figure this thing out lol Thank you for sharing!

[@shanna-kayepowell8360]

Do you still use your sg500 and do you still get the sawgrass inks. I'm trying to use refillable cartridges but they improved the firmware it's almost impossible

[@adubbproductions]

Heads up. Using none all over inks will void your warrantee. If anything goes wrong and you call in for trouble shooting they ask you to send them a photo of the inks and the bar code in the inks. If it’s not sawgrass approved ink sawgrass will void your warrantee. Just so you know.

[@shanna-kayepowell8360]

@@adubbproductions Thank you. I'm aware but the SG inks are expensive for me. I use the printer for tumbler sublimation. So far it's been great...just the price of the ink.

[@adubbproductions]

Yes. Initially when I looked at the inks I had the same reaction but when you break it down. You get significantly more prints from from the more expensive inks. Ultimately after refilling your printer with less expensive ink a few times you probably end up spending the same amount. My ink lasts me about 4 and a half boxes of 110 sheet papers. Ofcorse it varies but. From making these videos and reading the comments when people ask me how come my ink last so long. The variable is always they are using generic ink. You get what you pay for. Here is the very first test I did just out of curiosity. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHWiqOcfbKCj7s

[@staceycollins9232]

Good to know about the paper size!

[@shannoncaldwel606]

minute 9:13 solves all the problems! thanks so much!

[@bonnieard1zzone772]

Thank you for your videos. I’m wondering if I can split my image to print on two pages, then tape them together to get a larger picture. I tried to print on a clipboard, it’s 9x12. Even printing on 8.5 x 14 paper it left about 1/2” white boarder all around. I’m looking for a work around to have no white boarder. Thank you so much.

[@adubbproductions]

Yes you can. I would suggest using photoshop.

[@bonnieard1zzone772]

@@adubbproductions Is it easy to upload a design from Photoshop to my Sawgrass? I had trouble/no luck using my Cricut design space. Do you have a video to walk me through this? You make everything look so easy!! Thank you so much.

[@sworley1956]

@@adubbproductions I use silhouette to do that

[@mariusdocea438]

hallo,thanks for the video,wat ist the best solution for printing with SG500.. ink sublimation or chroma ink..i need a good advice becose is my first printer..i have a graphtec cuter ..thanks

[@rookdebpoye6166]

Awesome video thank you. I loved your trip to heat transfer warehouse ❤️

[@kathyhaffner9630]

Thank Goodness for this video because I was literally going balistic trying to get this larger product to print

[@angelafeminella7913]

This is such a big deal!! You did that without a bypass tray, just the one it comes with?!?!?! I had no idea I could do that, thank you!!!!! ** Also where do you get your gildan shirts? do you have a link?

[@lorrainecotton5252]

Really appreciate the info looking for more on the sawgrass and how to you do on a 100% cotton

[@adubbproductions]

You can’t sublimate on 100% cotton. People are doing hacks where you sublimate on vinyl then press that on but you can not sublimate onto 100% cotton unfortunately.

[@shellydcarpenter]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@adubbproductions]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@awildalpz]

Thank you so much for this! I certainly needed it! God bless you!

[@adubbproductions]

No problem. Thank you so much for watching. God bless you as well.

[@lorrainecotton5252]

Good info I’m still learning thanks

[@adubbproductions]

No problem.

[@makua702]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I just received my sawgrass and I am having difficulty with the WIFI connectivity. I will keep looking at your videos and see if I can find the solution to my problem... :)

[@defabianshannon7024]

Did you figure it out ma’am I’m so lost and need help trying to get started

[@juliegayson7947]

Thank you, this is going to really help me lots... can I ask if there is different sawgrass 500 as I bought a new o e as my old one did all the thi gs you said. I thought it was broke. My new and old one does not have an extended tray, so I bought a bypass tray. Do I need to ri g sawgrass. Thanks I find you amazing and its great you receive freebies to help out.

[@learningeveryday1027]

Thank you so much because I was about to cry!

[@sherrywray6172]

You can change size of image by changing between vertical and horizontal

[@annietorres3041]

Thanks for all the help

[@lindawillms5815]

Wow.. Just found your videos.. I have learned so much.. Thank You!!

[@shastylesdesign]

Good video...Im frustrated that even tho that is a new model sawgrass...the same issues are still there from the previous models smh and sawgrass customer support does not help 1 bit...Best of luck and wishes to you and your new printer... Its very frustrating... When it comes time to change the ink, alot of people have complained that if you use 3rd party inks it put black lines in the printer but I havent seen black lines YET - be careful

[@adubbproductions]

Thanks for the heads up I’m just gonna stick to their ink then. $100 a color right? Something like that. Sheesh. lol smh. Gotta pay to play.

[@nicolesalmon4583]

@@adubbproductions have your print head done a flush yet? I heard it dumps quite a bit of your ink.

[@Sippingteatime]

You have the best videos

[@adubbproductions]

Thank you. I appreciate it. 🙏🏾

[@rhondawalker2904]

Thank you for this video! I thought I needed to upgrade my computer. It’s so frustrating how long it takes.

[@developitau]

I’ve had a SG800 since 2015 and it’s disappointing to hear that Creative Studio is still so slow. I tried it a few times and gave up, I create all my images in photoshop. When I’m ready to print I create a new A3 image and fill it with all images I want to print.

[@leviteapparel]

I always thread the shirt on like a screen printing tshirt that way no paper inside needed. Also get heat tape so image don't move.

[@deborahpemberton8859]

Thx... I saw sine one suggested using painters tape ( yeah man! Good ol’ blue tape) works perfectly... stands up to high heat and is available in a number of widths for cheap (think $$ store ♥️)

[@Videos_4Uanytime]

Thank you so much! this video helped. Trying to print on 8x11 but keep getting white boarder need WHOLE PAGE filled up. Any suggestions?

[@JackSmith-ud9bg]

Can I print on 100 percent cotton with the sawgrass 500? Very good video ,thanks.

[@kifter4254]

Can I use the sg500 for printable vinyl?

[@chrisrabideau3332]

Can you show us how to use the Sawgrass Hot Folder on the desktop? It is used to add multiple jobs of different designs to print out during the same session. For instance, if you had two different designs for two different mugs you could print them both from the same Print Manager screen. Fantastic video! I am so upset with this printer I could throw it through the window. Plus Sawgrass took away the "Customized Design" button away. I am an above average user and I dislike it so much. I am looking into the Epson F570 when they come back into stock.

[@1ronsario]

Hey Dude,can you help me what settings did you make, Everytime that I print its always blurred

[@gsaarchitecturalmechanical5872]

Thanks for sharing this information brother. I am new to the T Shirt industry and I am looking for options, I currently have a Heat Press and a Cameo 4

[@javierjimenez67]

The bypass tray is life saver for the bigger paper

[@Warriorlover69]

is that something extra you have to purchase?

[@javierjimenez67]

@@Warriorlover69 Yes the bypass tray is sold separately

[@Warriorlover69]

@@javierjimenez67 what is the Biggest size it can print in SG500?

[@javierjimenez67]

@@Warriorlover69 8.5x14

[@adubbproductions]

With the bypass tray that’s made for the sg400/500 you can print as large as 8.5”x50” long. You can print 8.5x14 without the bybass tray. In my opinion unless you need to print something that long it’s not worth the money. I would rather be able to print a little wider and the bypass tray does not allow you to do that.

[@terrioverall2279]

OMG!! This video helped me so much. I had changed out my paper from letter to legal and was having so many problems ie. Alert light on, then paper feed stopped, then when I pressed feed form, it would send the paper out but then same process over and over... so much paper wasted not to mention the ink usage..Ugh! I had changed the paper settings on the print manager but not on the printer itself. Again, thank you! I've subscribed and now will watch all your videos! I look forward to seeing more Sawgrass 500 videos!

[@annalovei9817]

Omg thank you so much I had such a hard time with printing. Super helpful!!!

[@ednab.9001]

Wow, super disappointed that I got the Sw500 prior to seeing this video. The time is insane.... I’m going to forget what I’m doing with the amount of time it takes the software to talk to each other and print..... my son anted to get the sw1000 and I said nope until we use this a little more...... but Epson seems like a good option. 👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks for the Video!

[@rosalina_gonzales2000]

thnks you,you just help me deside wht printer i will get :)

[@adubbproductions]

No problem. Thanks for watching and enjoy your new printer when you get it. Don’t forget to use my heat transfer warehouse link when you buy it if you don’t mind. Thanks in advance. More videos in this one coming this week.

[@RosesCreations224]

Does the legal size fit in the tray ? Or do I have to purchase a extended tray?

[@adubbproductions]

The tray fits legal sized paper. It has a built in extender that adjusts and protrudes slightly past the front of the printer.

[@RosesCreations224]

@@adubbproductions Thank you 🙏🏼

[@carnellgeorge2903]

Thank you very helpful I stop using

[@angrybabylivtolaughnotimeb5657]

Do have a tip when I do a nozzle check black is not printing I did nozzle check several cleanings an flushes and still does not work and keeps depleting all my blue ink.

[@RosesCreations224]

Is printmate a whole different software? I’m confused because I have sawgrass print manager and printmate

[@hopebeverly4339]

How did you load such large sized paper in your sawgrass sg500 when my width will only go to 8.5 in width. I need to print 11x17.

[@lorenaesparza2594]

Thank you . I bought a Sawgrass vertuso Sg500 . But apperently I have the wrong computer . WHICH is just a Asus Chromebook . My laptop is not compatible with the printer and not even my circuit cutter . It said something like it's only compatible with Microsoft and Apple . What type of Apple computer am I supposed to buy to be able to work my Sawgrass do you know ? I am not at all computer savvy . At all . But I'm very driven .

[@peanutbird0426]

How does your 81/2x14 fit all the way in your tray? Mine hangs out. I think Creative studio sucks.

[@larizamunoz3444]

I just got this printer . I am so disappointed because. I need to wait way long time to print an image. I spend a lot of money buying sawgrass and a I thought this would be the best option. TIME IS MONEY. You are awesome by the way thank you so much for such a good tutorial.

[@adubbproductions]

No problem thanks so much for watching. I have to admit now that I’ve had it for a while the wait isn’t as bad as I initially thought. It almost seems like the more I sue it the shorter the time is. What I will advise is that you launch print manager as soon as you turn on your computer that way when you send your design to print the process will go faster. Also make sure you select the printer that says WiFi or you will be waiting for something that was not properly prompted. But my original wait complaint still exists but it’s not as bad as I originally thought.

[@cfigolah]

Do you still have to go through all these setting changes 3 years later??

[@leapscrafts1488]

Thank you for this video it helped me out so much!

[@malee6983]

Can you link where you got the polyester shirts? Thank you

[@neversurrendernevergive-up7988]

That color does look awesome. Fire! Question? What word does it say? Is it Elecance?

[@adubbproductions]

Kim Callahan elegance.

[@jvonx1]

not sure if this question was asked but did you purchase a bigger tray or is your tray partially open. I just bought the SG500 about a week ago and realize that the paper i bought is too big for the tray and i had to cut it to fit the tray. please advice. Great videos. they are so helpful to me and I'm sure everyone that watches. please keep up the great work.

[@etaglialavore]

Do all files you want to upload have to be convered to psd format first or is there another way?

[@ALFCIPRIANI]

First time using it yesterday. After watching this video I tried another way and it worked pretty fast. After pressing print and clicking OK, I minimized all open pages and it was behind them. Not sure if that's with all computers but just minimize all open pages until it shows

[@adubbproductions]

Yea. Now i just select the actual PM program so it opens up on top of all open pages. Selecting the program icon makes it the active open page. You can also scroll between open programs and select Pm to make it pop up in front of all open windows. Few different ways to do it . Thanks so much for the advice. I appreciate it.

[@bbandsue222]

Do you need to go back into your printer settings and change it back after you print your new size? Thanks

[@adubbproductions]

Yes you do. Everytime you print different size paper your printer will display a message letting you know that the paper change needs to be done. It’s a good thing. Kinda like as safety feature in case you forget for example to switch to a larger paper and you send a big print. That could be a mess and maybe ruin your printer.

[@insidejokesrv1370]

Thinking about purchasing this unit. Would simply connecting with cable solve those issues?

[@adubbproductions]

Yes it would. But honestly I was new and didn’t have much experience. Now that I know what I’m doing it’s honestly not bad at all. I was just inexperienced. It works fine wirelessly.

[@Jaqua25]

I purchased this through your link :) I appreciate your honesty. I'm having a problem getting the software agreement signed so I can use the design space....

[@jo-anngirard-friot6177]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU for this video!! Just starting out & this is EXACTLY what I needed

[@private8302ee]

I decided too try it today I have had it nearly a mths lol. I tried it first time on the sequin cushions and my black colour is coming up a greeny colour. Maby I shunt have tried sequin first.

[@adubbproductions]

Nothing wrong with diving right in but I’m some cases you have to crawl before you walk. What material did you sublimate onto? How long did you press it for?

[@private8302ee]

I'm sorry too bug u once again But does ur colour come out fine. I have notice anytime I use blue or green its come totally different colour if I put dark blue its always light blue nomatter how many times I change it. Now I have read It something to do with ICC PROFILE. so now I have to pay . I have spend absolute loads of money. So disappointed with this Now they want me to buy a icc or corel or Adobe. My 40 printer prints better

[@simplyperfectgifts9060]

I have a saw grass 500 printer do I need a special connection to print 8.5 x 14

[@sewlycreations6006]

Might be a dumb question but I see you used a polyester shirt, does this method work with 100% cotton ?

[@leviteapparel]

Bro you can cut and pieces two pieces together with heat tape to make 8.5x11 11x17, 14x17, or bigger.

[@adubbproductions]

Levite Apparel that is true. I’ve thought of that. From an efficiency perspective I’d rather have the bigger printer and bigger press. How you been?

[@leighshell1784]

How? I've tried several software programs, got my print for 14x14, but cannot get them to line UP. I feel like it's SAWGRASS settings that aren't quite right. Whatcha know?

[@godwinikporo2078]

Hello y'all. To use the 8.5" x 14 A-Sub paper, is it ok to leave the Sawgrass sg500 paper tray open? I don't think it will fit with the tray closed.

[@reinoso05]

Thank you! I thought I was just being impatient.

[@adubbproductions]

You are welcome. Did you experience the same thing? How long did yours take?

[@reinoso05]

About a minute and a half give or take, plus the last three days looking for videos because heat transfer warehouses is open M-F. I even drug my husband into trying to help me. Design mate pops up a blank white window going through sawgrass exchange . The only way I’ve gotten to the printer queue is going through Creative Studio.

[@reinoso05]

Working on a Mac and I still can’t print through the print maté application. I’ll continue to look for more help.

[@engrwigoc]

For the INK supplies, where do you get them? Can I buy it from another supplier? Thnx for your reply.

[@adubbproductions]

They don’t recommend it. So just use the ink recommended for the best performance. Check out my last video to watch house many prints I get out of one batch of inks.

[@engrwigoc]

A-Dubb Productions Allan Wade Thnx. Appreciate your reply.

[@kairichapman]

Super Helpful!

[@adubbproductions]

Thank you. Thanks for watching.

[@hawaiianpunchaho]

Bro the bypass tray to make to make larger print or the all over printer from heatpress nation

[@adubbproductions]

The bypass tray fits the SG800 and the SG1000 right? Not the SG500 like i'm using in the video. Is that correct?

[@hawaiianpunchaho]

@@adubbproductions yes if I go this route I'll be using the 1000. But I'm debating on that or the dye sublimation printer I figured you would have more knowledge than me since I'll be barely starting out

[@sandravillalobos7336]

very useful

[@stephaniemoore3149]

How do you get the 8.5 x 14 paper to fix.

[@engrwigoc]

Have you tried printing on DRY FIT material? Thnx for your reply.

[@mariachavez9698]

H igood morning I have a question I try to print with sawgrass but doesn't letme upload my imgage I work with solhouette I sent my printer I change my paper settings but still can't print because the tray from the printer doesn't close, how I can fix that?

[@baperacks-com6801]

Can I use a inkjet printer with sublimation paper?

[@adubbproductions]

Big youtuba-com I think there is a method like that out ther that you can use but ai haven’t done it yet. I’ll make a video when I find out.

[@derickasonofgod1939]

BAPE RACKS -com yes you can use a regular inkjet printer with sublimation paper

[@dmeeksy]

Yes, as long as you covert the printer for sublimation use; Not everyone cannot afford q $600 printer, I know I cannot.

[@daneshiapringley5366]

So are you not able to use the 11x14 paper?

[@blondeone508]

Hi! Great video! Are you using a bypass tray to make the print legal size? Thank you!

[@adubbproductions]

No. The standard tray adjusts/extends on its own. I do not have the bypass tray.

[@blondeone508]

@@adubbproductions thank you!

[@briananevarez4435]

Does the printer work for dark fabric especially black shirts?

[@meramoon4889]

Or only on polyester and does it go with dark garments

[@ednatorres2545]

very helpful

[@mynekafrazier2838]

Is that the tray that came with the printer or did u get another tray to fit the larger paper

[@adubbproductions]

That is the standard tray that comes with the sg500.

[@twinkie1773]

So do I need to buy the bypass tray as well?

[@twinkie1773]

Can you print wider than 8in on this printer? Bc I'm about to buy 1 and I need to knw if I need to buy the bypass tray as well.

[@adubbproductions]

I think even with the bypass tray you can only print as wide as 8 1/2. It doesn’t increase the width, only the length.

[@reemdilawar8646]

Is this SG500 A4 or A3 size? Will you be able to print 8 1/2 x 14 inch on A4 size printer?