{"product_id":"brother-sp-1-sublimation-printer","title":"Brother SP-1 Sublimation Printer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSublimation is how personalised mugs, tumblers and apparel are actually made.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SP-1 is Brother's compact desktop sublimation printer — print the design, heat-press it onto the item, and the ink becomes part of the surface rather than sitting on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalised gift businesses\u003c\/strong\u003e — mugs, tumblers, coasters, keyrings, mousepads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApparel decorators\u003c\/strong\u003e working with polyester and poly-blend garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroiderers adding a second product line\u003c\/strong\u003e for items that cannot be embroidered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow sublimation works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou print a mirrored design onto sublimation paper using sublimation ink, then press it onto a coated or polyester surface with a heat press. Under heat the ink turns to gas and bonds into the material. The result does not crack, peel or fade the way a surface transfer does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e sublimation only works on polyester, poly-blends and specially coated blanks. It will not work on 100% cotton or on uncoated ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact desktop footprint — fits a workroom or spare-room studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Brother sublimation ink system for consistent, colour-accurate results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightforward workflow: design, print, press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched Brother sublimation paper available for reliable transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesktop sublimation printer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrother SP01 series cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) — sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrother SP01PL sublimation paper — sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable substrates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester, poly-blends, coated blanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrother South Africa manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else you will need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA heat press\u003c\/strong\u003e — the printer alone does not transfer the design. A flat press for garments, a mug press for drinkware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrother SP01 ink cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) — available on this store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrother SP01PL sublimation paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — available on this store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — polyester garments or coated hard goods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-resistant tape and protective paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, service \u0026amp; support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Brother stock\u003c\/strong\u003e with the applicable Brother South Africa manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing and repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e are handled by Brother-authorised service partners nationwide — email us for your nearest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine consumables matter here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Third-party sublimation ink is the most common cause of colour shift and clogged heads, and it can affect your warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManuals and support\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brother.co.za\/en\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrother South Africa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched within 1–3 business days of payment clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered in 2–7 business days, anywhere in South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature required on delivery. Collection can be arranged on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I sublimate cotton t-shirts?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Sublimation needs polyester or a poly-blend. On a 50\/50 blend you get a faded, vintage look — which some people want deliberately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a heat press included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, and you cannot skip it. 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