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Sublimation printer comparison

Choose the right printer before you buy the starter kit

Compare sublimation printers for shirts, mugs, tumblers, and Etsy starter kits. Filter by print size, budget, setup type, and cost per print before buying.

Print size
8.5 to 44 in Starter cost
$280+ Warranty
Visible risk Volume
Low to pro

Top recommendations

Fast starting points by workflow

Low-risk starter

Epson SureColor F170

Print
8.5 x 14 in Starter
$470-$650

Purpose-built desktop dye-sublimation printer with genuine sublimation ink workflow

Wide shirt budget pick

Epson EcoTank ET-15000 converted

Print
13 x 19 in Starter
$750-$980

13 x 19 sheet support fits adult shirt fronts better than 8.5-inch desktop printers

Supported shirt upgrade

Sawgrass SG1000

Print
11 x 17 in Starter
$1,750-$2,300

Purpose-built desktop sublimation workflow with larger 11 x 17 standard tray

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Cost calculator

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Assumptions last reviewed 2026-05-16.

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