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Sublimation Printers
At Xpres, we supply sublimation printers from leading brands including Epson, Mimaki, and Sawgrass, offering solutions for hobbyists, growing businesses and high-volume production. Whether you're looking for a desktop sublimation printer for mugs and small gifts, an A3 sublimation printer for apparel, or a wide-format sublimation printer for commercial textile runs, our range covers every requirement and budget.
Using our professional dye sublimation inks and textile transfers, you can produce vibrant, durable prints that resist cracking, peeling and fading, which is ideal for personalised clothing, promotional items, signage and custom gifts.
How to Choose the Right Sublimation Printer
When selecting a sublimation printer, it's essential to consider factors such as print resolution, colour accuracy, and the size of the materials you plan to print on. Sublimation printing is particularly popular for creating custom designs on mugs, as it allows for vivid, long-lasting prints that won't fade or peel over time. With a high-quality sublimation printer, you can create unique and personalised mugs and other items with ease.
What is a Dye Sublimation Printer?
A dye sublimation printer uses heat to turn dye into gas, bonding it permanently into polyester fabrics or specially coated substrates. This results in a print that becomes part of the material itself and gives it a smooth, premium finish with exceptional colour accuracy.
Dye sublimation printers are widely used for items such as mugs, drinkware, clothing, signage, and personalised gifts such as keyrings and corporate merchandise.
Whether you’re starting out with a desktop sublimation printer, or you’re looking for a wide-format sublimation printer to support industrial print widths, our dye sublimation printers offer high-resolution printing, easy maintenance, and efficient ink usage, making them a great investment no matter where you are in your journey.
Sublimation Printer Supplies
To get the best output from your sublimation printer, you’ll need the right supporting materials. This includes sublimation ink, transfer paper and a heat press, which work together to create high-quality prints.
Here at Xpres, we offer a huge range of professional-quality sublimation supplies that pair perfectly with your sublimation printer, so you can create vibrant and long-lasting prints on a variety of materials.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dye Sublimation Printers
What is a sublimation printer?
A sublimation printer uses heat to transfer dye directly into polyester-based materials or coated products, producing long-lasting, vibrant prints ideal for gifts, clothing and drinkware.
What type of printer can I use for sublimation?
Only printers designed for dye sublimation ink should be used. Standard inkjet printers are not suitable unless specifically converted and maintained. Purpose-built sublimation printers will always deliver the best results.
What do I need to know before buying a sublimation printer?
Consider print size (A4, A3 or wide format), ink type, print speed and running cost. It’s also important to think about the types of products you plan to offer and how quickly you expect to scale.
What is the drawback of a dye sublimation printer?
Dye sublimation printers require polyester or specially coated blanks. They cannot print directly onto all fabrics or materials without the correct surface.
Which is better, a Cricut or a sublimation printer?
A Cricut is ideal for vinyl cutting and layered designs, while a sublimation printer creates colourful, photo-quality prints that become part of the material, offering a more premium finish for apparel and customised merchandise.