SAWGRASS SG500 SUBLIMATION PRINTER | Unboxing, Setup, and First Print

[@melindagerrish4634]

Love the little flowers with a smiley face. Such an informative video. Thanks as always Sallie!!

[@SimplySallie]

Thanks so much for the support Melinda! 😊

[@dezidehart6855]

I have a sawgrass sg 1000. There is an option in the print manager where you can view what your tumbler will look like before printing your design. It’s a nice feature.

[@bayouboy2921]

Does the sg 500 have the same feature?

[@Hasnah323]

It does but only when you use the templates. You don’t have that when you use the custom canvas.

[@daciasdiy1861]

Is that more the 500, how much do these go for ?

[@kirstiegreen6557]

@dezidehart6855 what ink are you using? I have the EasySubli in my sawgrass and the prinkts aren't bold. After some research, I discovered that Subli is suitable for T-shirts while SubliJet is best for hard surfaces. If you know how I can adjust my settings for a bolder look, please let me know.

[@fendibondie2545]

@@kirstiegreen6557you have to make sure both the print settings and the designing app have the same print settings depending on what material you using!

[@vanlifebayou]

I received for Christmas and I am just now going to try it out. Thk u for this!!!!

[@JuliePettyjohn]

Looking for a printer. Can I use PhotoShop for the Sawgrass? Or, do I have to use Creative Studio?

[@kimberlyarmstrong2929]

Congratulations on your Sawgrass. I love mine. Honestly not a fan of their Creative Studio, but I love my printers. Looking forward to seeing more of what you make with yours. 😀

[@nellyberrios1306]

I’m about to get mine but can you tell me the dimensions? I’ve looked everywhere. Want to find a spot in house for it.

[@pattypartida9111]

I have that printer. It is so cool that the program tells you temperature and time for what you are sublimating. Tumbler is really pretty. Wish I could get a tumbler press. I just have the mug and cup press.

[@monicadiaz4936]

you can use the mug press and just do the first half of the tumbler first and then the second half.

[@karlaromo7043]

Hello patty where does it tell you the time and temperature? I recently got the sawgrass and I am Having a hard time finding the correct time and temperature for the shirts

[@lindagray2217]

I watched the video and do you need to make your image a full page for a 20 oz. Skinny tumbler? I just bought the Sawgrass SG500 and I am confused about how to size items like 20 oz skinny tumblers and spinners. I used to use Silhouette Studio, but would like to learn to do everything on the Sawgrass. I am also confused about the PrintMate ‘jobs’ tab if I need to change the height & width there also?? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[@nissanfields2347]

Can i use colored shirts with this?

[@thinkpink472]

If you use Siser easy subli

[@hollymoyer1272]

Hello, now that you've has the experience using the Epson 15,000 printer and converting it to sublimation vs using the Sawgrass printer, what would you recommend? If you had to do it over, would you have paid more to start with the Sawgrass?

[@ahare34]

any info on this? i have been on the market and still deciding on which to go with.

[@SheWritesHerJourney_]

Oooo it’s so crisp !!

[@emdeethao]

How long do the ink last?

[@gabbyg561]

I would like to Print out the paper like you show here, and then use my cricut design space, to choose and cut designs on the paper, then sublimate on items. Is that possible?

[@DarwinReyesherrera]

Can the SG 500 or the SG 1000 print borderless ?

[@sylviathomas7482]

Is there a way to add white ink to be able to print white on either of the Sawgrass printers ?

[@theambassadorofchange8063]

Does it take 11x17 sublimation paper?

[@derricklyles5495]

How many full print sheets do you think you can get from the ink cartridges thanks

[@naturalcurls4life576]

I am getting ready to purchase the new one and a little nervous, tfs.

[@newyorican1216]

what do you mean it comes with ink and everything? does it include paper and tumblers in the price?

[@leticiamartinez3106]

Where do you get your tumbler from?

[@BINKSTARZZZ]

I bought one too, can you connect it to your silhouette cameo machine?

[@jojogarcia396]

Which do you prefer the sawgrass or Epson 15000?

[@2andor4]

I was so torn between the Sawgrass sub printers and the Epson ET-15000. I don't think the quality of the Sawgrass can be beat but the price point for the printer and the ink cartridges it uses are so much higher. I am definitely keeping the Sawgrass in mind if it turns out I love sublimation (pretty sure I will) and I can make money at it. Thanks for another great video!

[@SimplySallie]

Totally understand! I hope to do a comparison video soon 😊

[@KraBeKan]

I have both the ET-15000 and a SG500 and in my opinion the color output on the sawgrass is better when matching to specific colors. The ET is fine if it’s something I’m designing and don’t need to match to a specific color or I can select the colors from a color chart(not a pre-made png design).

[@2andor4]

@@KraBeKan Thank You for letting me know that. It is helpful information.

[@claudiamendieta6675]

I love my epson 2720 and the colors depend on your image and what you choose, i use presentation quality. And being an ecotank the in lasts forever and very cheap.

[@barbra429]

@@SimplySallie Did you do your comparison video yet?

[@kelseymaddox645]

Mines been sitting for over a year is there anything special I need to do?

[@vettevettechannel]

What paper are you using brand

[@Loomy_handmade]

I heard that sawgrass printer inks are gas inks, and if we stop working for two or three days, the colors will dry. Is this true?

[@heatherlawrence2585]

How do you print with out having the lines on the actual paper it'sself?

[@JeannieVieira]

question, just set up my SG500 and it will only print blue! I've done a print test and it looks like all the cartridges are fine, then I try and print an image and its totally blue!! No other colors! So frustrating.

[@jenniferguerrero8084]

What’s the best sublimation paper to use with sawgrass500

[@elizabethnash1091]

What brand/type of printer paper are you using?

[@user-nn7kg7qf3i]

Hello I have a small business I started a few months ago I make custom license plates I have a Epson eco tank 2803 but I noticed I have some trouble with it some times I’m looking to upgrade to the saw grass 500 is it worth the upgrade? Thanks

[@killerjms21]

its a good printer, easy setup and easy use. the bad thing is the price of the inks. I switched to a epson f570.

[@SimplySallie]

Yes I understand. From what I've heard you make sure your customer pays for the ink- not us. So charging accordingly on your products, as well as I'm going to see how many uses I get out of each. Hopefully a comparison video is coming soon! 😊

[@angelwhite8905]

@@SimplySallie do you have an update yet on how many prints you’ve gotten as well as an updated review on your thoughts of this printer?

[@kimmcconnell2155]

I want this printer but here in Canada it’s 1,074.99 😮 so expensive , please let me know if it’s worth it or should I get Epson ET-2750 which I’d $549.99🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Karenm1969]

Same here !!! Love my F570

[@karenstrickman5724]

How do you feel about the price of the ink?

[@aredahicks4955]

If i am using a oven how hot and how long?

[@ellieskraftycreations]

Hello, I've been having problems with this printer since I got it, specifically Print Manager. Lets just say that it pops up when it wants to. I've ask Sawgrass for help thousands of times. It'll work for 1 or 2 days. Meaning, it will pop up after I click print. and then it STOPS popping up. Would you be able to help me?

[@AymeeMagada]

Beautiful

[@dovekeeley2918]

Should i epoxy over the sublimation?

[@darlenebush4801]

😮❤❤❤I'm trying to save for mine.

[@s7121n9s]

Can i print from an ipad to this printer?

[@jtovet]

Great video. The links for the SG bundles and the Press don't seem to be working

[@SimplySallie]

Uh oh! It's showing the website on my end- what is it doing on yours? Thanks for letting me know!

[@jtovet]

@@SimplySallie It's showing "Hmm. We’re having trouble finding that site." But, all your other links, like your Amazon links and others are working great. It's just the ones that link to the products from this video. The first 3. I just checked again and it's still saying Server Not Found

[@jtovet]

@@SimplySallie Not a huge deal as I can buy the items easily but was thinking that if they are affiliate links I'd like you to get compensated

[@jtovet]

@@SimplySallie UPDATE....I shut off my VPN and they are working. I hate having the VPN off but that's what was preventing the pages from loading

[@SimplySallie]

@@jtovet ahhh I see! Yes they are affiliate links. That's so kind of you 😊

[@tiggeroo1798]

Where can I buy the pattern of flowers you used?

[@owlbecrafty]

How did you get your design so close to the edges? On you video it looks like you edited a part when you were sizing it…..

[@karencollier227]

I am getting the sawgrass sg500. I’m wondering how the machine worked for you? Also how much computer knowledge do you need? I try, but this will be my first time even trying sublimation. I have watched you for a while. Would love for you to give me all the advice you can give me. Thank you. Karen

[@DreaDBee]

Is the sawgrass more accurate for color than a converted Epson printer? I have trouble getting the colors to come out correctly sometimes. I love all your videos. Always so helpful.

[@SimplySallie]

So far my prints have been very accurate with colors. I am going to test a lot more. Hopefully a comparison video will be done soon!

[@angelafracasso]

Have you added the ICC profiles to your converted printer for your specific ink and paper? It makes the colors way more accurate. A lot of ink suppliers offer icc profiles for their inks for the printer and paper you’re using. It makes a huge difference! I use hippo inks for my converted Epson and hippo ink provides the icc profiles for my epson with their ink and the type of sub paper I use.

[@Karenm1969]

I had a SG500 printer; but they had a mandatory update on the firmware and from there on; I couldn’t use generic ink; I had to purchase their own inks…which are super expensive! Sold it and bought a Epson sub printer F570; and an eco tank for smaller sub prints.

[@letsgetdowntobusiness-]

Hi! do you have any problems with your reds being dull or not as vibrant? What measurements do you use for your 20oz skinny tumbler? great content by the way❤

[@shannonmariekennedy]

My reds are always pink. I am commenting hoping someone will answer this question you have because everyone I ask doesn’t have an answer. 🙏🙏🙏

[@shannonmariekennedy]

I FOUND THE ANSWER!!!! Oh my goodness this is career changing!! I had my sublimation paper loaded wrong!!!! My reds kept sublimating pink, my blanks were just so blah. I kept studying last night and finally found a video saying you have to load the sublimation paper BRIGHT SIDE DOWN. I came and checked my paper, it was not loaded correctly. So this morning, I loaded the paper correctly and OH MY GOODNESS!!! My reds are RED!!!! I pray this helps you.

[@nancyroper8431]

Can I Cricut design space with this printer?

[@SuperLeonard7]

Do this printer uses a lot of ink. ?

[@dreammore4868]

I saw the ink is 31 ml (4) for $300!! Is that worth it?

[@kg811]

I have been reading that the ink replacement is very pricey. Is this true?

[@Gabriella1961]

Yes because I saw it on amazon

[@TheUnderCoverMother2020]

Over $300 for all colors set

[@KatBradley-1968]

Hi - this is the 3rd unboxing and setup video for the SG500 I've watched. I don't understand why in these videos you all have the multiple paper options to choose from and I only have the Tru Pix option. I can't get an answer from SawGrass support either.

[@dunia8956]

Hi, can we use A-sub Sublimation paper ?

[@SimplySallie]

Yes definitely! You can use any paper.

[@joesanchez9811]

Yeah, it's what I'm using for mostly cups but it has worked just fine for shirts.

[@meganbee.]

Hello I just unboxed my sg500 yesterday, and my first print was so faint. The color wasn’t vibrant. How do I change it?

[@joesanchez9811]

Hi, the prints will always look opaque and off, not till you actually heat press them onto a sublimation approved surface that you will see colors much closer to the artwork you created.

[@sandywhite4916]

I hve a sawgrass but i cannot get vivid colors

[@LucyLu70]

Wow that’s beautiful

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you!

[@adelinechurch318]

Does anyone know if you can use your iPad to print on the Sawgrass SG500? I can’t get a straight answer from Apple or Sawgrass 😢

[@OMS1969]

Seems like you came to the wrong place to get any answers here either. I see many questions, but not even the lady who posted the video answers. 🤷

[@kymmer116]

I ❤️ my sg500!!

[@melissag4291]

Thank you for the great video once again! Where can the floral design be found? It's really cute!

[@Dave-ni4vg]

How expensive is it to run this printer Approximately? Per shirt eatimate

[@TheUnderCoverMother2020]

Depends on how much color and detail you are printing. Ink is over $300 for all the colors. Ouch!

[@murlyssnippets1964]

Is this compatible with Apple IPad?

[@easydo736]

Great Always !

[@moneymagnet7735]

is it compatible with Windows 11?

[@scuevas1023]

I want one too!!

[@reneewinkles4879]

i can't download the manger. Can someone hrlp me plz

[@samanthajones1977]

I can't get my sawgrass to setup to my iMac

[@deenawillis1597]

How do you like your sg500 vs ET15000. I have a sg500 , but I’m wanting to sublimate on 13 x 19. The sg1000 is out of the budget. What sublimation ink would you recommend for ET15000?

[@edmelzark1069]

It appears that you have a handle on this printer. May I contact you with questions? Thank you Ed

[@ednaguest5834]

I love my Sawgrass 500! The only thing is you can only use Sawgrass ink!!

[@TheUnderCoverMother2020]

They have compatible ink but it voids your warranty. I'm trying to decide if I want this or not.. as the ink is over $300 for all colors. That's insane to me. 😳

[@britannia55]

The sawgrass ink is very expensive in the UK at £50 a cartridge, if bought cheaper ink can I mix sawgrass ink and the cheaper in that’s from Amazon called print and ink for £23

[@TheUnderCoverMother2020]

That's what I'm comparing now. It's over $300 to get all ink colors from sawgrass. Im seeing the cheaper inks but using those unfortunately voids your warranty. 😧

[@lydiaherrera]

I literally needed the part she skipped 🤦🏻‍♀️ not sure if it’s my browser or something else when I go to their website …what do I click "software" anyways when I do, it stays at the same page? It seems …on to the next video

[@variousrebuilds]

I will never purchase any of their equipment again. After having mine for a year, my prints started having lines on the paper. Come to find out, Sawgrass is forcing you to purchase THEIR ink by recognizing you’re not using “authentic ink” which is 300 dollars vs the 70 dollars I pay for aftermarket ink”. If you try to print outside their program for example Photoshop, they will print in low quality. Basically you purchased a product that they have CONTROL over as if they still own it. Just an absolutely disgusting company.