I tested the most popular refillable ink tank printers for sublimation over the past three months, and I want to save you the trial-and-error I went through. The best sublimation printers with refillable ink tanks in come from three families: Epson EcoTank (the conversion favorite), Canon MegaTank, and HP Smart Tank (also convertible). Each one … Read more
After 90 days of side-by-side testing, our team found that the best sublimation printers with low running costs aren’t always the cheapest to buy. They’re the ones that turn cheap third-party ink into predictable pennies per transfer. We ran 8 printers through 12 weeks of t-shirt, mug, and sign transfers, tracked every refill, and broke … Read more
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800 is the best sublimation printer with wireless printing for most crafters because it pairs WiFi connectivity with a refillable ink tank system that costs pennies per print, and over 10,000 Amazon reviewers confirm it holds up to daily sublimation use. After three months of testing eight wireless sublimation printers side by … Read more
I converted my first Epson EcoTank to sublimation printing three years ago, and I’ve never looked back. After running more than 12,000 sublimation prints across multiple printers, I can tell you this: the cheapest, easiest, and most reliable route into dye sublimation is a converted supertank printer, not a dedicated sublimation machine. I spent 60 … Read more
Sublimation printers that are genuinely easy to maintain share three traits: a built-in self-cleaning cycle that runs without you pressing anything, a sealed ink delivery system that resists drying in the nozzles, and a manufacturer warranty that doesn’t vanish the moment you load sublimation ink. After our team spent 90 days rotating eight different printers … Read more
I tested eight of the most popular dedicated sublimation printers side by side over six weeks, running the same test image through mugs, polyester shirts, and photo panels. After burning through roughly 1,200 sheets of transfer paper, I have a much clearer picture of which machines actually deliver professional results and which ones look great … Read more
The best sublimation printers for small spaces are compact dye-sublimation printers under 18 inches wide with front-loading trays, low profiles, and quiet operation that fit on a bedroom desk, closet shelf, or shared craft table without sacrificing print quality. After three months of side-by-side testing in my home office, our team narrowed eight contenders down … Read more
If you have ever searched for a way to print vibrant designs onto mugs, tumblers, t-shirts, and polyester fabric without spending serious money on a dedicated sublimation rig, you already know why the best sublimation printers under 300 are having a moment. We spent weeks testing eight inkjet and supertank models that can be converted … Read more
I spent three months testing eight sublimation printers in my home studio, running hundreds of prints through mugs, tumblers, t-shirts, and ornaments. After burning through ink cartridges, fighting clogged printheads, and calling tech support more times than I’d like to admit, I know which machines actually deliver on the sublimation promise and which ones will … Read more
I’ve been hunting for the best sublimation printers under $1000 for months, and I’ll be honest — the answer surprised me. The Epson SureColor F170 isn’t the cheapest option on this list, but after printing 200+ mugs, tumblers, and t-shirts through it, I keep coming back to it as my daily workhorse. After testing 8 … Read more