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Sawgrass INKS – Top Pick
Sawgrass users must use Sawgrass Easy Subli inks (link to product) and we recommend sticking with Sawgrass inks to avoid complications. Yes they are expensive, but they last a very long time.
To save money (nearly 50%), many Sawgrass 400 or 800 users will switch to InkOwl (link to product) only when their Sawgrass is well out of warranty and only if you’re considering an upgrade anyway. This is because some users have reported problems once they made the switch. You can click the image to see Ink Owl on amazon.
#1 – INK – Epson Users Only (Sawgrass Users Must Buy Sawgrass Ink)
Out of all the products you’ll buy for sublimation, the ink you choose could be the difference between success and failure. There are a lot of bad inks and a handful of good inks, and they are priced nearly the same.
Tip: Always look for the words “SUBLIMATION” INK because Regular Pigment Ink will NOT work in the sublimation process. This happens more often than you’d imagine.
#1 Ink Recommendation is Cosmos Ink (Link to Cosmos Ink) We’ve just never been let down by this superior ink. Not only that, you can watch video demonstrations to make sure the process goes smoothly.
If for some reason, you cannot buy Cosmos Ink and you want an ink that is available on amazon, we recommend InkXpro (link) or Printers Jack (link). Be sure to read the most recent reviews as their batches can change from time to time.
Best Sublimation Paper to Use for Prints – Top Pick for Pros AND Beginners
Use a real sublimation paper like the two listed below for best results. We know a lot of people start off by using regular copy paper, but believe us: eventually, regular copy paper will cause problems.
You can pay a lot of money for sublimation paper, but why would you? This paper brand is our favorite and it happens to be one of the most affordable.
Epson Users Only
A-Sub 120g (link to product) – #1 Pick
Why 120g and not 125g? If you can only afford 1 ream of paper, we would suggest 120g. Believe it or not that extra 5 gram weight difference has been known to wreak havoc on printed designs. Many crafters get “roller marks”, or black wheelies on their finished print, rendering their transfer useless.
That’s why we like A-Sub 120g (grams) if you can only choose one.
#2 Pick – A-Sub 105 (link to product) – If you are having constant problems with roller marks or smearing, I would then recommend switching to A-Sub 105. It’s even lighter than 120g and can be helpful when you can’t seem to stop roller marks.
Is 125g paper even good? YES, it is good…actually it’s great. We usually have all 3 weights 125,120 and 105 available because they perform in different ways. You can and should read all about when to use 125 over 105: HERE (link to article)
What Does A-Sub 120G or 105G Paper Look Like? Use the images below for reference and you can also click the image to be taken to the product on amazon.
Sawgrass Users
If you have a Sawgrass, the Texprint R (link to product) is what Sawgrass recommends and we agree. There is something about the ink saturation of a Sawgrass and you’ll want to stick with sublimation paper recommended for this printer.
Here is what Texprint R looks like and you can click the image to check pricing and availability.
