Sawgrass SG1000 Sublimation Printer Starter Bundle - Complete Kit

Our review of the Sawgrass SG1000 Sublimation Printer Starter Bundle finds it aimed squarely at small businesses and ambitious hobbyists who want a turnkey sublimation setup. The biggest reason to buy is the complete nature of the bundle: a dedicated Sawgrass SG1000 printer plus Easysubli starter inks, premium 11in x 17in paper, a variety of ProSub blanks and transfer tape, design access cards and onboarding support, so a buyer can start producing finished products quickly. This review looks at actual use, setup, and whether the included supplies make it a practical starter investment.

Key Features

• Integrated desktop system: The SG1000 is a purpose-built dye-sublimation printer that prints up to 11in x 17in from the standard tray for detailed product decorating.
• Complete starter inks: Sawgrass Easysubli starter ink set is included so the printer arrives ready for initial production and maintenance cycles.
• Paper tailored for results: 100 sheets of Sawgrass 11in x 17in premium sublimation paper are included to help deliver predictable color transfer with the SG1000.
• Blanks and product samples: The bundle contains a 10-pack flat blanks assortment and several ProSub mug and tumbler blanks so users can make ready-to-sell items right away.
• Design and software access: Five So Fontsy design access cards plus CreativeStudio online designer software provide SVGs, JPGs and fonts for commercial use to jumpstart product design.
• Support and warranty: The package includes a two year manufacturer warranty and one-on-one onboarding to reduce setup friction for new users.

Who It's For

The SG1000 bundle is best for cottage industry sellers, print shops expanding into sublimation, and makers who want a single purchase that supplies printer, inks, paper, blanks and design assets. It suits users who will produce items on polyester fabrics or polymer-coated rigid media and want predictable color when paired with Sawgrass supplies.

It is not for users who need direct-to-cotton printing or want to print on dark fabrics, since sublimation requires polyester or specially coated substrates and a heat press for application. Buyers needing larger roll printing beyond 11in x 17in should consider printers with larger media capacity.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• All-in-one starter bundle supplies printer, inks, paper, blanks and designs so new sellers can begin production quickly.
• Printer performs automatic maintenance cycles, lowering hands-on maintenance and improving reliability.
• Starter inks and onboarding support help bridge the learning curve for first-time sublimation users.
• Design access cards and CreativeStudio software enable commercial use of designs without separate licensing concerns.

Cons

• Starter inks are partially consumed during initial line filling, so users may see low-ink warnings sooner even though the starter set still yields many prints.
• Sublimation workflow still requires a heat press and suitable polyester or coated blanks, which adds equipment and material costs.

Specifications

Printer model	Sawgrass Virtuoso SG1000
Included ink	Sawgrass Easysubli Starter Ink Set, 20ml per color
Paper	100 sheets 11in x 17in Sawgrass premium sublimation paper
Blanks included	10-pack flat blanks sample pack; 2 11oz ProSub mugs; 2 ProSub wine cups; 2 ProSub 20oz skinny tumblers
Design access	5 So Fontsy design access cards with commercial use, SVGs, JPGs and fonts
Warranty & support	2 year manufacturer warranty and 1-on-1 onboarding
OS compatibility	Windows 10 or newer, Mac OS 10.9 or newer

Our Verdict

The SG1000 starter bundle is a strong value for makers and small shops ready to adopt sublimation: it bundles a reliable desktop sublimation printer with inks, paper, blanks, design assets and onboarding so users spend less time sourcing supplies. Buyers who already plan to work on polyester or coated blanks and who can invest in a heat press will find this an effective way to start selling decorated products quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the bundle include inks and paper?
The package includes Easysubli starter ink set (20ml per color) and 100 sheets of Sawgrass 11in x 17in premium sublimation paper.

Can it print on cotton or dark fabrics?
No, sublimation requires polyester fabrics or polymer-coated rigid media and will not work on cotton or dark fabrics.

How many prints will the starter inks produce?
Starter inks are used to fill lines during setup, but they should still provide over 200 full coverage prints before replacement is needed.