Printer Comparison

OVERVIEW
SG500
SG1000
VJ628

Tech Specs

WiFi Connectivity
WiFi Connectivity
Drop On Demand
48880x1200 DPI Resolution
48880x1200 DPI Resolution
Piezo Electric Interweave Technology
Modulated Dot Technology for optimal image output
Modulated Dot Technology for optimal image output
180 Nozzles / Cannel Variable drop

Details

Maxiumum Paper Size (Main Tray)

*8.5" x 14" (NA Model) A4 (EU Model)
11" x 17" (A3)
24.8" roll (63 cm)

Maximum Page Size (Bypass Tray)

8.5" x 51" (215 x 1295 mm)
13" x 19" (A3+)
High Speed (600x600 DPI) -- 15 seconds
High Speed (600 x 600 DPI) -- 15 seconds
Up to 52 ft (4.9 m)/hour
Advanced Photo (1200 x 600 DPI) -- 48 seconds
Advanced Photo (1200 x 600 DPI) -- 48 seconds
Ultra Fine Photo (4880 x1200 DPI) -- 120 seconds
Ultra Fine Photo (4880 x1200 DPI) -- 120 seconds

Ink Types and Sets

Sublijet UHD
Sublijet UHD
Sublijet
Chromablast UHD
Chromablast UHD
Dual CMYK -- C,M,Y,K + C,M,Y,K
Siser Easy Subli Ink
Siser Easy Subli Ink
Pro Photo -- C,M,Y,K + LK, LLK, LC, LM

Printer Dimensions

15.75" x 17.25" x 8.5" (399 x 437 x 213 mm)
21" x 14.25" x 8.5" (520 x 360 x 213 mm)
47" x 23" x 46" (119.5 cm x 58.5 cm x 117 cm)

Software

DesignTool
DesignTool
DesignTool
DesignTool
Print Management Tool
Sawgrass Print Utility
Sawgrass Print Utility
Sawgrass Print Utility
Digital Store Front (US only)
Sell
Sell
Sell
Community
Community
Community
Valuejet Status Monitor
Printer Utilities Tool

Accessories

Bypass Tray
Bypass Tray
Take-Up Reel
Optional Tray
Optional Tray
Printer Stand

Projects

Mugs, Tumblers. Additonal Drinkware, T-Shirts, Socks, Ornaments, Coasters, Cosmetic Bags, Key Chains, Luggage Tags, Notebooks, Hanging Signs, Pet Tags, Canvas Prints, Photo Panels, Banners, Signs
All SG500 projects plus, Pet, Bandanas, Pickle Ball Raquets, Pillows, Tea Towels,Tote Bags, Cutting Boards, Lunch Bags
All SG500 and SG1000 Projects. Can do full bleed on pillows, tea towels, and tote bags

No Risk

2-year printer warranty, 2-year ink expiration & lifetime support

No Stress

Free software & apps designed to help you design, print and sell

No Limits

Quality inks transfer your designs to thousands of products

No Problems

Resources, workshops & education at your fingertips

Frequently Asked Questions

The two printer models have the same components and operate the same. The big difference is the paper sizes that can be supported. The main tray of the SG1000 can handle up to A3/Tabloid size paper while the SG500 can support up to A4/Legal size paper. In addition, you can purchase a bypass tray for either printer. The bypass tray, for either the SG500 or SG1000, is an additional paper tray that sits at the rear of the printer and allows you print onto normally unsupported or larger page sizes. For the SG1000 it will allow you to print larger than A3 such as A3+/ 13”x19” and for the SG500 is will allow you to print longer than 8.5”x14”.

For the VJ-628, at a minimum, you must have a Windows 8 computer equipped with either an Intel or AMD processor. MacOS is not supported. Please see the following link for our full list of System Requirements. Please also note that an internet connection is required during the installation process of the software. To connect, only an ethernet port is available with the VJ-628. This means you will need to either connect the printer to your router or switch via a LAN/RJ45 cable, or alternately directly to you PC using its ethernet port.

 

For the SG500 and SG1000, at a minimum, you must have a Windows 8 or Mac 10.13 computer equipped with either an Intel or AMD processor. Please see the following link for our full list of System Requirements. Please also note that an internet connection is required during the installation process of the software. Minimum System Requirements. Both our SG500 and SG1000 printer are equipped with an Ethernet port, USB port as well as 2.4Ghz WiFi connectivity.

The warranty period for the SG500 & SG1000 is of two (2) years starting from the date of purchase and is only applicable to the original purchaser of the printer. Please see the link below for our warranty statement in full.

 

https://sawgrassexchange.sawgrassink.com/legal/printer-warranty-500-1000

 

The warranty period for the Sawgrass VJ-628 is of one (1) year starting from the date of purchase and is only applicable to the original purchaser of the printer. Please see the link below for our warranty statement in full.

 

https://sawgrassexchange.sawgrassink.com/legal/printer-warranty-VJ628

You can view a list of all official Sawgrass sellers by simply following this link and selecting your Region and Country.

There are two version of each printer model, one European model (EU) and another North American model (NA). There are two version to cover the different voltages, the EU version is 220V and the NA version 110V. Furthermore, the SG500NA is equipped with an extendable Main tray to support Legal sized paper whereas the SG500EU version has a fixed Main Tray and is therefore not extendable.